HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 - PH-1 - Voting Districts Formation - 7/12/2016CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2016
SUBJECT: VOTING DISTRICTS FORMATION
DATE: JULY 6, 2016
ITEM NUMBER: PH -1
FROM: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISION
PRESENTATION RICHARD L. FRANCIS, ASSISTANT CEO
BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
KIMBERLY HALL BARLOW, CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK, 714-754-5225
SUMMARY
The City Council is holding its third public hearing on the formation of voting districts in the
City of Costa Mesa ("City"). After closing the public hearing, the City Council must select a
final voting district map and accompanying ordinance to be included on the November 2016
general election ballot and adopt resolutions in support thereof.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing, receive public input, and close public hearing; and
2. Select a final City Council voting district map ("Voting District Formation Map");
3. Order placement of the measure on the November 8, 2016 consolidated municipal
election by adopting the following resolutions:
a. Resolution 2016-59 (Alternative 1 or Alternative 2): Calling and giving notice for
the holding of a General Municipal election to be held on November 8, 2016 for
the submission to the voters of an ordinance electing city council members by
district (Attachment 7); and
b. Adopt Resolution 2016-60 (Alternative 1 or Alternative 2): Requesting the
Orange County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate a General Municipal
Election to be held on November 8, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the
voters of the City of Costa Mesa a question relating to electing city council
members by district (Attachment 7); and
c. Adopt Resolution 2016-61 (Alternative 1) or Adopt Resolutions 2016-61 and
2016-62 (Alternative 2): Authorizing written arguments for or against the proposed
ordinance, setting priorities for filing written arguments, determining the authors
of the written arguments, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis (Attachment 7).
4. Provide direction on informational mailers.
BACKGROUND
In April 2016, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") entered into a settlement agreement
consenting to place a measure on the November 2016 general election ballot allowing
citizens to vote for city council members by district in accordance with the California
Voting Rights Act ("CVRA").
Since then, city staff, David Ely of Compass Demographics and Arellano Associates
conducted community outreach, received input from the public, and prepared maps in
accordance with the CVRA and the public's input. The City Council received public
testimony, and presentations by Arellano Associates who summarized the community
participation process, and David Ely who summarized the voting district map formation
process at the second public hearing on July 5, 2016. The community outreach and
public participation process is more thoroughly described in July 5, 2016 Staff Report and
"Costa Mesa Voting District Formation Summary Report" (Attachments 1 & 2.) The City
Council considered four (4) proposals prepared by Compass Demographics and
requested further consideration of Proposal 3 (Attachment 3); which provides for six
council voting districts and a directly elected mayor. Tonight is the third and final public
hearing wherein the City Council must adopt a district map for voters to consider on the
November 2016 ballot, the proposed ordinance and measure language, and resolutions
in support thereof.
DISCUSSION
The City's current system of electing council members is codified in Title 2 Chapter II
entitled "City Council Generally" which provides for a five -member city council elected at
large with the mayor and mayor pro tem appointed every two -years by fellow
councilmembers. Title 2 Chapter II currently limits city council members to a maximum
of two (2) consecutive four (4) year terms. In moving from an at -large system to
districts, the city council may submit to voters a map consisting of five, seven or nine
districts; or four, six, or eight districts, with an elective mayor..."'
At the July 5, 2016 meeting, the City Council requested further consideration of a map
consisting of 6 council member districts with a mayor elected at -large for a maximum of
two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each. Under the CVRA, the criteria used in
creating districts include equal population density within each district, topography,
geography, cohesiveness, contiguity, compactness, integrity of territory and
communities of interest. Ultimately, the CVRA's intended goal when forming districts is
to increase opportunities for racial minorities by increasing the likelihood that one will be
elected to serve that district. According to the demographer at the July 5, 2016
meeting, Proposal 3 would still comply with the requirements under the CVRA, in part,
by providing a predominantly Latino district within district 4.
California Government Code Section 34871.
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Ordinance Amendments
If the City Council opts for Proposal 3, Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City Council Generally"
must be amended by voters' approval to reflect the "6+1" along with other amendments
required by the California Voting Rights Act, the Settlement Agreement, City Council
direction and other provisions applicable to elections.
A question has been raised as to whether the proposed districting ordinance may
address the issue of term limits for the new position of directly elected Mayor. The
question relates to the "single subject rule." Cal. Const. art II, §8(d). Under this
provision, an initiative measure embracing more than one subject may not be submitted
to the electors or have any effect.2 However, an initiative measure will not violate the
single -subject rule if, despite its varied collateral effects, all of its parts are "reasonably
germane" to each other.3 The question then is whether the number of terms a directly
elected mayor may serve under the new districting system is an appropriate question for
voters to consider in the same ordinance as the one creating the districts and directly
elected mayor position.
In analyzing this question, a number of questions arise. First, if the term limits for a
directly elected mayor were not included in the ordinance/measure, would the new
ordinance, if adopted, conflict with the existing code section 2-24 regarding term limits?
It could certainly be argued that there is a conflict between the adopted ordinance and
existing section 2-24 with respect to the language providing that city council members
shall serve maximum of two consecutive terms "of four (4) years each." The reason this
presents a conflict is that the directly elected mayor is also a member of the city council,
and the mayoral position will not be for four years, but for two. So in the absence of
addressing term limits in the ordinance creating the districts and position, it will be at a
minimum unclear what limits apply to the directly elected mayor, and arguably create a
direct conflict between the terms identified in the new system with the existing code.
Even if the new ordinance does not create a conflict with existing law, would it leave the
interaction of the new law with the old unclear? Again, this would arguably be the case.
Would a Council Member who had served two consecutive four year terms be eligible to
run for directly elected mayor under existing code section 2-24? Arguably the answer is
"no." Since section 2-24 as it currently reads is silent on the interaction between
existing four year terms for council members and two year terms for a directly elected
mayor, at a minimum, this would create an ambiguity as to who is eligible to run for
mayor and how many terms they may serve. Would it be two terms of two years or four
terms of two years?
Because addressing these issues in a single measure resolves all possible conflicts and
ambiguities, we believe the issue of term limits for the directly elected mayor is
reasonably germane to the other issues to be placed on the ballot.4 Therefore, we have
prepared a proposed ordinance and measure reflecting adoption of six districts, with a
2 Cal Const art II, §8(d).
3 Senate of the State of Cal. v Jones (1999) 21 Cal. 4th 1142; Amador Valley Joint Union High Sch. Dist.
v State Bd. of Equalization (1978) 22 Cal. 3d 208; San Mateo County Coastal Landowners'Ass'n v
County of San Mateo (1995) 38 Cal. App. 4th 523.
4 If the City did not have existing term limits for council members, the outcome might be different. In that
scenario, there would be no conflict or ambiguity.
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directly elected mayor, the mayor to serve two terms and be subject to term limits of two
terms. This is our recommended course.
Should the Council disagree with our recommendation, it could put two separate
measures on the ballot. One would establish the districting and directly elected mayor,
and one would establish the mayoral term limits.
If the Council placed two separate measures on the ballot, one for the districts and
directly elected mayor, and one to address term limits for the directly elected mayor, this
could lead to voter confusion, voter fatigue, and extra expense. However, perhaps the
biggest concern is if the district/directly elected mayor measure passes, but the term
limit measure does not, the conflicts and ambiguities raised above would remain
unresolved. Therefore, we do not recommend this alternative.
One Measure
A brief summary of the amendments to Title 2 Chapter II to be presented to voters include:
Sec. 2-20 which currently calls for a five member council elected at large would be
repealed in its entirety and replaced with a provision requiring six (6) council members
elected by -district with voters in each district voting for a resident of that district for four
year terms, and a mayor elected by the voters city-wide. Section 2-20 further
enumerates residency requires for council members elected by district along with
requirements for filling vacancies, requirements for changing boundaries of council
districts, makes clear that current office holders shall continue to hold office until their
terms expire, and provides a sequence of electing councilmembers under the new
district format.
Section 2-20.5 describes the specific boundaries in the event Proposal 3 is chosen.
Section 2-22 currently provides appointment of mayor and mayor pro tem. However, if
the "6+1" map is adopted, Section 2-22 must be amended consistent with having a
directly elected mayor.
Section 2-24 currently limits city council members to serving two consecutive four (4)
year terms. Based on council's direction, new Section 2-25 would establish limits for
the directly elected mayor position of two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each
and would provide that this would be in addition to the council member terms
established in Section 2-24.
As indicated above, the question was raised whether including a two (2) term limit for
the directly elected mayor is authorized. Setting term limits for a directly elected mayor
under the new system is appropriate under the Government Code and California
Constitution. Specifically, the Government Code provides that when forming districts
with a directly elected mayor, the voters must decide whether the mayor shall serve a
two-year or four-year term.5 Voters may also limit the number of terms that may be
served by members of the city council and/or an elected mayor.6 If approved, the new
term limit only applies to future elected mayors. See Attachment 4.
5 Government Code Section 34900.
6 Government Code Section 36502(b).
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Two Measures
If the Council opts to separate the term limits issue from the remainder of the districting
measure, the two measures are summarized below.
District and Directly Elected Mayor Measure. Section 2-20 which currently calls
for a five member council elected at large would be repealed in its entirety and
replaced with a provision requiring six (6) council members elected by -district
with voters in each district voting for a resident of that district for four year terms,
and a mayor elected by the voters city-wide. Section 2-20 further enumerates
residency requires for council members elected by district along with
requirements for filling vacancies, requirements for changing boundaries of
council districts, makes clear that current office holders shall continue to hold
office until their terms expire, and provides a sequence of electing
councilmembers under the new district format.
Section 2-20.5 describes the specific boundaries in the event Proposal 3 is
chosen.
Section 2-22 currently provides appointment of mayor and mayor pro tem.
However, if the "6+1" map is adopted, Section 2-22 must be amended consistent
with having a directly elected mayor. In order to minimize potential conflict with
existing section 2-24, this language also includes a provision that the limits in
section 2-24 do not apply to the directly elected mayor position. See Attachment
5.
2. Mayoral Term Limits
This measure would add a new Section 2-25 which would establish limits for the
directly elected mayor position of two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each
and would provide that this would be in addition to the council member terms
authorized by Section 2-24. This measure would also specify that it only takes
effect if the districting/directly elected mayor measure is passed by the voters.
See Attachment 6.
Public Hearinas
Initially, the third public hearing for city council members to adopt a map and place the
measure on the ballot was proposed for August 2, 2016. However, the third public hearing
was rescheduled for July 12, 2016. Neither the Settlement Agreement nor the Elections
Code prohibit rescheduling of the public hearings nor require a certain number of days
between public hearings.' However, public participation is integral to this process. In order
to ensure full public participation, staff has conducted considerable voter outreach over the
past two weeks to inform the public of the new public hearing date.
Resolutions to Place the Measure on the Ballot, Consolidate Election & Arguments
Upon selecting a map, the City Council must adopt resolutions calling the election for
the ballot measure(s), request consolidation of the election with the County of Orange,
setting priorities for written arguments regarding the measure(s) and directing the City
Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis(es) and providing for the filing of rebuttal
arguments for the measure(s). The consolidation resolution would authorize the Orange
Elections Code Section 10010.
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County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election on behalf of the City and canvass
the election results. Consolidation provides the most cost effective and practical
solution for conducting Costa Mesa's municipal elections.
The resolution setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding a ballot measure
and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis must accompany the
resolution calling for the placement of the question(s) on the ballot. In the case of the by -
district elections, the resolution authorizes all Council Members to file written
arguments in favor of the measure, not to exceed 300 words. Per the Settlement
Agreement, Council Members may not submit arguments against the by -district elections
measure. The last day to file arguments regarding the by -district elections measure is
10 days after City Council adopts the resolution calling the election (July 12, 2016), or
Friday July 22, 2016. A ballot argument may have up to five authors. The resolution also
directs the City Attorney to file the Impartial Analysis of the ballot measure, consisting
of no more than 500 words, with the City Clerk's Office on the same date as the
deadline for direct ballot arguments.
The resolution pertaining to rebuttal arguments allows authors of direct ballot arguments to
submit, or authorize in writing another author to submit, rebuttal arguments not exceeding
250 words. No more than five authors may sign a rebuttal argument. The last day to submit
a rebuttal argument is 10 days after the final date for fling direct arguments for or against
the measure.
The Registrar of Voters must canvas the votes and certify the election no later than
December 8, 2016. Historically, the Orange County Registrar of Voters certifies the election
in time for City Council to declare the results of the election and install newly elected council
members at the first City Council meeting in December. Staff has tentatively agendized the
election certification and installation of the directly elected mayor and other officers for
December 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
FISCAL REVIEW
The cost to place one measure on the November 2016 ballot is estimated at $10,000 and is
included in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget, Elections Consulting. If the Council elects to
put two measures on the ballot, the additional cost would be approximately $10,000.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed this report for legal content and approved it as to
form.
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CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) hold the final public hearing regarding City
Council voting district formation, select a final map and ordinance as proposed in Alternative
1, and adopt resolutions in support thereof.
KIMBERLY HALL BARLOW BRENDA GREEN
City Attorney's Office City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: 1. July 5, 2016 Staff Report (excluding attachments)
2. Costa Mesa Voting District Formation Summary Report
3. Proposal 3 - 6 -District Map
4. Draft Ordinance including mayoral term limits (16-05)
5. Draft Ordinance for districting without mayoral term limits (16-06)
6. Draft Ordinance regarding mayoral term limits (16-07)
7. Resolutions 16-59, 16-60, 16-61,16-62
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MEETING DATE: July 6, 2616
ATTACHMENT 1
SUBJECT, DISTRICT ELECTIONS MAPPING PROCESS -- VOTING DISTRICTS
FORMATION
DATE: JUNE 21, 2016
FROM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISION
PRESENTATION BY: RICHARD L. FRANCIS, ASSISTANT CEO?
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
YOLANDA SUMMERHILL, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK; 714-764-5225
Review of the first and second rounds of community input meetings on the City Council
voting district election mapping process and second public hearing to review community
input; and discussion of proposed district maps.
H o �_.. s ,.
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1., Receive presentation and recommendations regarding voting district maps;. and
2. Open public hearing, receive public input, and close public hearing; and
8, Discuss voting district formation maps and provide direction to Staff on :a map
preference; and
4, Schedule the third and final public hearing for July 12, 2016 for City Council to
select a map to include on the November 8, 2016 ballot, asking voters. to decide
whether to approve voting district elections as defined by the selected map,.
BACKGROUND
On December 21, 2015, the City received a letter from Attorney Kevin Shenkman
alleging that the. City's at -large election system is illegal due to the presence of racially
polarized voting (RPV), which impairs the ability of minority citizens to elect the
candidate of their choice to the City Council.
The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) authorizes lawsuits challenging at -large
elections that are applied in a manner that impairs a minority group's "ability to elect" its
chosen candidates, or `"ability to influence" the outcome of an election (Cal. Elec. Code
14027). A violation of the CVRA does not require proof of discriminatory intent.
Rather, a violation of the CVRA is established if it is shown that RPV occurs in elections
for members of the governing body or in elections incorporating other electoral choices
by the voters of the political subdivision (Cal, Elec, Code § 14028(a)). In determining
whether there is a violation, one thing the court can consider is the extent to which
"candidates who are a member of a protected class and who are preferred by voters of
the protected class, as determined by an analysis of voting behavior, have [or have not]
been elected to the governing body" subject to the CVRA challenge (Cal. Elec. Code
14028(b)),
In April 2016, the City reported that it had agreed to enter into a settlement agreement
and will put forth a ballot measure for voter consideration in November 2016. The ballot
measure will seek voter approval of the City Council district map selected by the City
Council during a public hearing process.
The City entered an agreement with David Ely of Compass Demographics to direct the
process of creating districts. The City also entered into an agreement with Arellano
Associates as the Community Outreach Consultant to facilitate the Voting Districts
Formation — Community Participation Plan.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The community involvement process began with "Meet the Expert" meetings, where
interested individuals and small groups had an opportunity to meet with the City's
demographic expert Dave Ely of Compass Demographics and review sample maps,
provide input and develop their own voting district maps, if they chose to do so.
Subsequently, the City hosted four community meetings throughout the City, to solicit
community input regarding potential voting district boundaries:
• June 2, 2016 — 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. at Neighborhood Community Center
. June 4, 2016 — 10:00 a.m. — 12= p.m. at Halecrest Park
• June 15, 2016 — 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 P.M. at St. Joachim Church
• June 18, 2016 — 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. at Balearic Community Center.
Arellano Associates has summarized the outcomes from the first and second rounds of
community outreach meetings in more detail in Attachment 1.
The City established a dedicated webpage containing all notices and information on the
district elections mapping process with information in English, Spanish, and
Vietnamese, The City also established an email address specific to voting district
formation communications.
Additionally, City staff provided information to the public on the district mapping process
through the City's social media accounts, press releases and public service
announcements to English, Spanish and Vietnamese media outlets, posting notices in
the City's regular posting locations, listings on the City's events calendar, and direct
handouts to local community groups.
Staff arranged to have Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters present at every
community meeting and each City Council Public Hearing. Interpreters were available
for individual "Meet the Expert" meetings on request.
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The outreach team developed promotional and informational materials to elicit public
input, frequently asked questions (FAQs) document, guiding principles, fact sheet,
Census population map, instructions on how to submit a districting map and other
materials to inform the community and request input.
MAP SELECTION
Per the terms of the settlement agreement, City Council will select a map to include on
the November 8, 2016 ballot measure asking voters to decide whether to approve voting
district elections as defined by the selected map.
NEXT STEPS
The third and final public hearing will be scheduled for July 12, 2016 for selection of the
map for consideration on the November 8, 2016 ballot, and the necessary documents to
call the November 8, 2016 election and to place the measure on the ballot.
FISCAL REVIEW
Use of Compass Demographics for consulting services in connection with the
development of district maps will cost the City $20,000. Use of Arrellano Associates as
the Community Outreach Consultant will cost the City $49,000. Costs for translations and
interpreters is approximately $10,000. The cost to place the initiative on the November
2016 ballot is estimated at $10,000 and is included in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget,
Elections Consulting.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney' soff ice has reviewed this report for legal content and approved it as to
form.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) hold a public hearing regarding City Council
voting district formation and (2) provide direction on the preference of a map.
YOLAN SUMMERHILL
Duty City Atf ey
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RICHARD L. ANCIS
Assistant CEO
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Arellano Associates Reports
2. Proposed District Maps.
BRENDA GREUN
City Clerk
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Round 1- Community Meetings
Summary Report
June2and4,2016
Costa Mesa
City of Costa Mesa
Voting District Formation
Public Involvement Program
Round 1- Community Meetings Summary Report
June 2 and 4, 2016
I. Overview
The City of Costa Mesa initiated a Public Participation Plan for the formation of proposed city
council districts. As part of this important transformative process, community participation is
paramount for the collaborative formation of voting districts to be voted on during the next
municipal election on November 8, 2016. The community involvement process began with
"Meet the Expert" meetings, where interested parties had an opportunity to meet with the City's
demographics expert Dave Ely of Compass Demographics, and review sample maps, provide
input, and develop their own Voting District maps. Subsequently, two community meetings
were held in the City of Costa Mesa to help solicit community input regarding potential voting
district boundaries at the initial stage of the Voting District Formation (VDF). Meeting attendees
had the opportunity to learn about the process, provide input on the make-up of the potential
City Council districts, and review and comment on the four sample maps (A,B,C, and D) provided
by Dave Ely.
Information and recommendations received from this round of community meetings, one -on -
ones and other relevant input as well as demographic analysis, will be incorporated by Dave Ely
into draft voting district proposals.
The formation process will continue with another round of meetings to further discuss the
preferred maps and provide additional public input on June 15, 2016 and June 18, 2016. Input
from the second round of meetings will be incorporated into the proposed map(s) for City
Council for consideration at a public hearing on July 5, 2016 and at a second public hearing on
August 2, 2016. These public hearings will also serve as an additional forum for the community
to voice its opinions on the district boundary lines.
II. Meeting Details/Format
To help increase the level of participation, the first round of community meetings were offered
at different times and on different days of the week (one during the week in the evening and one
on Saturday morning). Each of the meetings provided the same format, materials, and
presentation. As shown in the following table, 47 participants signed in at the meetings. Some of
these individuals attended more than one community meeting.
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Participants at each of the meetings were offered the following information materials:
• Meeting agenda (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Costa Mesa VDF Fact sheet
• Guiding Principles
• Sample districting maps (4)
• Map of City with census blocks
• Demographic Data
All of the materials available at the meetings are also available electronically on the website,
including the PowerPoint presentation prepared specifically for the community meetings.
As part of the presentation, Yesenia Arias of Arellano Associates provided an explanation of the
Costa Mesa VDF involvement process, reasons for the upcoming change and how the community
can participate. Dave Ely of Compass Demographics presented the demographic, geographic
and other criteria intrinsic to the voting districts formation. Mr. Ely also shared demographic
data maps and sample maps that were developed as VDF options based on demographic
research.
Following the presentation, participants were asked to break into small workgroups to complete
a mapping exercise. Facilitators at each table guided the discussion and encouraged participants
to identify areas that should be included within the same boundary due to parallel needs or
separated due to their differences. To help guide the discussion, participants were asked to
identify the following characteristics:
1. Areas that function as neighborhoods or communities that should be kept together in a
single district.
2. Neighborhoods or communities that share common interests and should be combined
within a district.
3. Physical features such as streets, utilities or other elements that would act as natural
dividers between districts.
4. Communities that are dissimilar and should be included in separate districts.
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5. Significant locations or points of interest that are of particular importance or concern to
specific communities.
6. Staples within communities that function as economic engines and should be kept within
a district.
Groups at each table were provided printed copies of City maps and asked to illustrate all the
information identified based on their discussions. Following the discussion, a representative
from each table was selected to share their group's input. Lastly, all participants were offered
the opportunity to ask questions and/or make any additional comments they may have missed
during their group's discussion.
The first meeting had three working groups and the second meeting had two; with each group
size based on the total number of participants. The meeting wrapped up with a brief discussion
of the next steps, which promoted additional community involvement opportunities including a
public hearing on July 5, 2016 and a second public hearing and possible approval on August 2,
2016.
III. Community Input
The first round of meetings offered the community an opportunity to learn about the process
and provide input on the make-up of the proposed City Council districts and review sample maps
for discussion and comment. The mapping exercise helped extract the community's
understanding and perceptions of Costa Mesa's population, demography, geography,
communities of interest, significant and sensitive land issues, as well as document their thoughts
on developing district boundaries in a manner that best reflects Costa Mesa's communities.
Participants at each of the tables were asked to use a large City map (without any district lines)
to identify neighborhoods and communities, points of interest, connections, barriers, divisions,
etc.
Discussions focused on areas in the City believed to function as neighborhoods or communities.
In general, the working groups identified the same set of large neighborhoods or communities
while some groups expanded to include lesser known communities that may not be prominently
labeled on a map. Following is an overview of the areas that were identified as part of this
exercise:
Neighborhoods/Communities:
• College Park
• Eastside
• Northeast—Industrial
• Mesa Verde
• Westside
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Points of interest:
• Arts Center
• Costa Mesa Golf Course
• Churches
• Orange Coast College
• Orange County Fairgrounds
• Parks
• Public libraries
• Schools
• Shopping centers
• South Coast Plaza
• Vanguard University of Southern
California
Participants also identified physical features they believed would act as barriers between
districts, including:
Streets:
• Harbor Blvd • Bear St
• Newport Blvd • Bristol St
• Baker St • Adams Ave
Other barriers:
• 1-405 Freeway
• SR -73 Freeway
• SR -55 Freeway
• Fairview Park
• Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club
In addition, participants identified views on neighborhoods or communities they believed shared
common interests and should be combined within a district.
• Those communities include
o "Eastside' area in the eastern part of the City, east of the SR -55 Freeway
o "Westside' community in the Southwest part of the City
o The "Mesa Verde" community located in the Northwest of the City, north of
Fairview Park/Country Club
o College Park located in the vicinity of Orange Coast College and Orange County
Fairgrounds
• Many of the participants found the area east of Bristol St and north of the 1-405 Freeway
very challenging as it is comprised of high-end, high-rise apartments and commercial
buildings. The residents of those high-rise buildings were not perceived as having a
permanent interest in the City or any similarities to any other neighborhoods and given
the concentration of businesses in that area, so participants believed the needs of the
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population of that neighborhood, are not comparable to any other location in the City as
they seem to be more fiscally interested.
There were additional factors that made it easier for participants to agree on the communities
that should be kept together in a single district. Generally, participants agreed that socio-
economic factors and race were the most poignant factors for identifying communities that are
similar. However, there was significant discussion as to whether the districts should be created
based primarily on demographics or geographic factors.
Once participants finished identifying the aforementioned characteristics of the City some
working groups provided their input on the four sample maps. Not all of the groups provided a
preference. However, Sample B was unanimously preferred by one group during the first
meeting. Participants liked the 5 -district breakdown and verbalized their approval of a district
with a largely Latino population. The group articulated that Sample B best captured their desire
to give all areas of the city a voice by limiting the representatives from the "Mesa Verde'
neighborhood who have historically dominated the City Council.
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Appendices
Meeting Materials
o PPT
o Meeting Agenda (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
o
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Costa Mesa VDF Fact sheet
o
Guiding Principles
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Mapping Facilitator Guidelines
o
Sample maps (4)
o
Maps of Census Blockgroups
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Demographic Data
II. Table Mapping Exercise Summaries
III. Notification
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to Meeting Materials
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Community
Center 1845 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Saturday, June 4, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Halecrest Park
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City of Costa Mesa's Voting Districts Formation (VDF)
Background & Overview
Guiding Principles
Process and Timeline
Criteria, Considerations and Sample Maps
Next Steps
Group Exercise to Gather Community Input
Questions & Answers
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City of Costa Mesa's at -large voting structure
5 -council seats, mayor rotation system
District Based Elections
Ensure compliance with Voting Rights Act
Council representatives to be voted by and from geographically defined
districts
Council representatives would serve for a four-year term
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Process will be transparent and inform/engage all stakeholders.
Public input focus on formation of five voting districts in compliance with laws.
All input considered with respect for differing opinions.
Near equal population is primary factor; also, topography, geography,
communities of interest, and significant and sensitive land uses; where council
members reside is also legally permissible to consider.
Minority communities should not be diluted.
City Council will approve districts/number designation.
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Parallel Technical and Community Participation Processes
Technical Process (April 2016 thru May 2016)
Demographic Analysis (specific criteria including: population, topography, geography,
communities of interest, etc. )
Formation of nearly equal population districts
Community Participation (May 2016 thru June 2016)
May 2016 - Meet the Expert meetings
Early June 2016 - Community meetings, Round 1
Late June 2016 - Round 2 Meet the Expert and Community meetings
July 5, 2016 - City Council public hearing to receive public input on proposed maps
August 2, 2016- Present final analysis with recommendation for voting districts to City Council and
adopt Voting Districts
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Federal Requirement
State Law
1 Equal Population
2 Minority Voting Rights
3 Equal Protection
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b Geography
As equal as practical based on data and Criteria
Based on most recent Census Total Population
No Discriminatory Purpose
No Vote Dilution: Narrowly Tailored
Race must not Predominate
c Cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory
d Community of Interest
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Neighborhoods
Physical Layout
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Voter Registration
Voter Turnout
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Voting Age Population by Ethnicity
Citizen Voting Age by Ethnicity
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Income
Home Ownership
. Age of Housing
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Streets and Highways
Census Tracts and Blocks
Precincts
City GIS Layers
School District Boundaries
Attendance ,areas
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District
Total
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2
3
4
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Population
110106
21828
21252
22447
22685
21894
Deviation
-193
-769
426
664
-127
°% Deviation
-0.9%
-3.5%
1.9°%
3.0°%
-0.6%
Latino
35.8°%
24.5°%
25.6%
34.9%
77.6%
14.6°%
White
51.9%
52.7%
63.3%
50.2%
17.3%
77.6%
Black
1.5%
2.2%
1.7%
2.0°%
0.8%
1.2%
Asian
8.9%
18.4°%
7.8%
10.4%
3.1%
4.9%
Voting Age Pop.
Latino
30.7%
21.2%
21.9%
29.9%
72.0%
13.1%
White
56.5%
55.8°%
66.9%
54.6%
22.251
79.2%
Black
1.5%
2.1%
1.6%
1.9%
0.7%
1.0%
Asian
9.5%
18.9%
1 7.9%
11.1%
3.8%
4.9%
Citizen Voting Age Pap D14
Latino
20.6%
16.2%
16.5%
23.1%
50.8%
12.3%
White
65.0%
59.1%
71.1%
60.0%
41.6%
80.5%
Black
2.0%
2.7%
2.5%
2.8%
1.2%
0.5%
Asian
10.7%
20.3%
8.3%
12.0%
4.6%
5.1%
2016 Registered Voters
Spanish Surname
16.4%
15.0%
13.3%
17.8%
43.6%
8.3%
Nov 2012 Voters Turnout
71.0%
73.1%
75.3%
65.8%
57.1%
Spanish Surname
13.7%.
13.6%
11.3%
14.8%
37.5%
7.6%
Nov 2014 Voters Turnout
41.8%
44.0%
48.2%
36.5%
29.6%
Spanish Surname
10.1%
10.6%
7.9%
11.2%
29.5%
5.9%
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Sample B
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2
3
4
5
District
Total
Population
110106
22009
22041
21827
22325
21904
Deviation
-12
20
-194
304
-117
%Deviation
-0.1%
0.1%
-0.9%
1.4%
-0.5°%
Latino
35.8%
20500%
31.0°/
35.5%
76.7°%
14.6%
White
51.9%
63.5%
47.1%
53.9%
17.9%
77.6%
Black
1.5%
1.5%
2.5%
1.7%
0.8%
1.2%
Asian
8.9%
12.5%
16.6%
7.1%
3.3%
4.9°%
Voting Age Pop,
Latino
30.7°%
17.5%
26.6%
30.6°%
70.8%
13.2%
White
56.5°%
66.6%
50.8%
58.8%
23.0%
79.2%
Black
1.5%
1.4°%
2.5°%
1.6%
0.8%
1.0%
Asian
9.5%
12.7%
1 175%
7.3%
4.1%
4.9%
Citizen Voting Age Pop D14
Latino
20.6%
12.7°%
20.1%
22.6%
50.8%
12.3%
White
65.0°%
70.6%
55.2%
64.5%
40.2%
805%
Black
2.0°%
2.5°%
3.8%
1.7%
1.5%
0.5%
Asian
10.7%
12.2%
19.0%
9.6%
5.7%
5.1%
2016 Registered Voters
Spanish Surname
16.4%
11.3°%
18.2%
18.5°%
42.6%
8.3%
Nov 2012 Voters Turnout
71.0%
78.6%
64.4%
69.0%
57.9%
74.9%
Spanish Surname
13.7%
9.7%
16.5%
16.0%
35.9%
7.7%
Nov 2014 Voters Turnout
41.8%
51.3%
35.0%
40.5%
29.7%
42.9%
Spanish Surname
10.1%
7.6%
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Sample C
1
2
4
3
5
District
Total
Population
110106
21555
22057
22401
21859
22234
Deviation
-466
36
380
-162
213
%Deviation
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0.2%
1.7%
-0.7%
1.0%
Latino
35.8%
23.6%
25.9%
76.0%
25.0%
27.5%
White
51.9%
65.0%
49.5%
18.3%
62.8%
64.6%
Black
15%
1.6%
2.5%
0.9%
1.4°%
1.3%
Asian
8.9°%
8.0%
19.7°%
3.3%
8.4%
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Voting Age Pop.
Latino
30.7%
20.4%
22.2%
70.3%
21.9°%
23.8%
White
565%
68.4°%
52.9%
23.3%
65.7%
68.3°%
Black
1.5°%
1.5%
2.4%
0.9°%
1.4%
1.2%
Asian
9.5%
9.0%
1 20.3%
4.1°%
8.8%
1 5.2%
Citizen Voting Age Pop D14
Latino
20.6%
15.7%
16.8%
50.7%
18.6%
15.1%
White
65.0°%
72.2°%
57.2%
39.7%
68.7%
75.8%
Black
2.0%
2.3%
3.3%
1.6%
1.7%
0.9%
Asian
10.7%
8.3%
21.0%
6.0%
9.0%
6.5°%
2016 Registered Voters
Spanish Surname
16.4%
12.8°%
16.2%
42.4%
13.1%
12.0%
Nov 2012 Voters Turnout
71.0%
77.0%
69.0%
57.5%
73.3%
70.5°%
Spanish Surname
13.7°%
10.9%
14.7%
35.9%
11.2%
10.2%
Nov 2014 Voters Turnout
41.8°%
49.7%
39.4%
29.5°%
42.8%
40.3°�
Spanish Surname
10.1%
7.9%
11.0%
28.4%
8.9%
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Sample 7A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
District
Total
Population
110106
15982
14965
15549
16075
16069
15465
16001
Deviation
253
-764
-180
346
340
-264
272
%Deviation
1.6%
-4.9%
-1.1%
2.2%
2.2%
-1.7%
1.7%
Latino
35.8%
23.8%
17.9%
33.1%
79.9%
11.9%
41.8%
41.0%
White
51.91A
50.2%
70.1%
50.1%
15.0%
80.7%
48.7°,6
49.4%
Black
1.5%
2.5%
1.4%
1.91A
0.8%
1.1%
1.5%
1.5%
Asian
8.9%
21.2%
8.7%
12.4%
2.9%
4.5%
- 6.4%
6.1%
Voting Age Pop.
Latino
30.7%
20.5%
15.4%
28.5%
74,7%
11.0%
36.1%
34.9%
White
56,5%
53.5%
72.8%
54.0%
19.5%
82.1%
54.2%
54.9%
Black
1.5%
2.4%
1.3%
1.9%
0.8%
1.036
1.5%
1.5%
Asian
9.5%
2L4%
8.8%
13.3%
3.7%
4.3%
6.8%
6.6%
Citizen Voting Age Pop D14
Latino
20.6%
17.5%
11.2%
19.5%
50.7%
9.9%
24.8%
30.4%
White
65,0%
54.1%
77.7%
62.4%
41.4%
83.5%
63.2%
57.2%
Black
2.0%
3.4%
2.3%
2.9%
1.5%
0.5%
1.6%
1.7%
Asian
10.7°/
23.0%
7.1%
12.7%
3.9%
4.4%
9.3%
9.7%
2016 Registered Voters
Spanish Surname
16,4%
15.5%
9.6%
17.1%
46.9%
7.0%
20.9%
20.4%
Nov 2012 Voters Turnout
71.0%
70.5%
79.3%
67.8%
56.3%
76.3%
68.5%
65.3%
Spanish Surname
13.7°.6
14.4%
8.2%
14.2%
40.5%
6.6%
18.2%
17.4%
Nov 2014 Voters Turnout
41.8%
41.2%%
526.9%
391%
28.95%
4..24%
40,09A
34.0%
Spanish Surname
10.1%
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31%5%
12.7%
13.7%
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Use table map to identify:
Neighborhoods or communities
Connections
Barriers
Divisions
Points of interest
Review and prioritize sample maps
Report group findings
1-1 Questions & Answer
o Review community input and technical analysis
c Round 2, late June 2016
Community meetings and Meet the Expert one-on-one
o City Council Public Hearing, July 5, 2016
Present results and proposed maps
Receive public input
City Council Public Hearing, August 2016
Present final analysis with recommendation for the adoption of voting
districts to City Council
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Mil: City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, 77 Fair Drive Costa
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Email: districtelections@costamesaca.gov
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1. Why is the voting process changing?
The City of Costa Mesa is proposing to change from the City's
current at -large elections to geographically defined district
elections. The objective of the Voting District Formation
process is to ensure compliance with the California Voting
Rights Act and ensure minority votes are not diluted. The City
will place a ballot measure before the voters in November 2016
to consider a district -based election system map. Depending
on the district map selected forthe ballot, voters may also
determine whether they will directly elect a mayor or if one
will be selected by way of rotation amongst the current
councilmembers, as is currently the case.
2. What is the Voting Rights Act and why is it
important?
The Voting Rights Act is federal legislation adopted in the
1960s protecting the rights of all citizens to participate in the
voting process. This legislation has provisions ensuring
underrepresented groups have equal opportunities for voting
and representation. The California Voting Rights Act has
additional provisions with the purpose of ensuring equal
access to voting and representation. All City activities used to
create these newly formed voting districts will follow and
comply with both the spirit and letter of the law, including
those laid out by both the federal and state Voting Rights Acts.
3. What are district -based elections?
In a district -based election, voters elect a single representative
from within their district to represent them on the City Council.
The intent of district -based elections is to provide opportunity
for geographic and demographic representation based on
each district's constituents with similar goals and concerns as
others in their respective geographic area. District elections
allow City Council representation across defined geographic
sections of the City, providing opportunities for representation
in communities that may not have previously had a Council
Member serve from their neighborhood.
4. What will be the process for creating voting
districts?
The process will have both a technical and community input
component completed in tandem to define and create the
best recommendation for creating the district boundaries to
place on the November 2016 ballot. The technical process
requires the formation of nearly equal districts based on
population (ideally within 5 percent from smallest to
largest). However, secondary factors also play a major role
including: topography, geography, cohesiveness, contiguity,
compactness, integrity of territory, communities of interest
and significant and sensitive land uses.
Community participation is vital to ensure proper formation
of the districts. An assortment of materials, meetings and
other social media communication tools will be utilized to
inform and engage the public throughout the technical
process. This will include a minimum of two rounds of
public workshops, opportunities for interested individuals
to meet directly with Compass Demographics (the
demographer hired to assist the City with this process) to
provide direct input on boundary lines and two public
hearings at City Council meetings.
5. What is a community of interest?
A community of interest is any distinctive area within the
City that has a definable group of people, unique
geography or some other distinguishable feature or
characteristic that it would be undesirable to divide in the
creation of voting districts. Some of these may already be
clearly established and others may be defined as a result of
this process. This distinction requires strong community
input to ensure communities of interest are maintained in
this process. For example, the Orange Coast College campus
is a definable area that the community may believe should
not be split by a district boundary.
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Costa Mesa Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 (714)754-5225 1 distri
6. Who will approve the final districts?
The consultant team hired to complete the technical study,
Compass Demographics, will provide a written report that
City staff will use to provide the City Council with a
recommendation, following community meetings, public
input and public hearings. Ultimately, the City Council will
vote to approve the best recommended voting district map
and only that map will be placed on the November 2016
ballot for the Costa Mesa voters to consider. The City Council
will also determine whether the measure should include a
directly elected mayor or continue with the current
rotational system.
7. When will these new districts take effect?
If City voters adopt the November 2016 ballot measure, the
new voting districts will immediately take effect. However,
the first election to be held using these newly formed
districts would occur in November 2018. Councilmembers
will serve out their current terms.
8. What will happen to existing council members if
the districts go into effect?
Current Council Members may serve the remainder of the
term to which they were elected and will continue to serve
at -large regardless of where they live. Once a current
Councilmember's seat is up for re-election, that seat would
be subject to by -district election depending on the order in
which districts are selected to vote.
9. How will creating voting districts affect me?
If the ballot measure passes, beginning in 2018, residents in
the City of Costa Mesa will have the opportunity to vote for
candidates who run in the district in which they live. Once
elected, these City Council Members will provide direct
representation of the unique population, issues and
challenges found within each of the districts. City Council
elections are staggered. Depending on what map, if any,
passes, two or three district seats will be on the November
2018 ballot and the remaining district seats will appear on
the 2020 ballot.
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10. Why is my participation important?
This process, and the resulting decisions, are critical to the
leadership and future of Costa Mesa. It is important that these
voting district boundaries clearly and accurately represent the
varying geographic areas and unique demographic groups
found within our community. Your participation will help bring
clarity to the process and help better understand the issues
important to you as we look at volumes of data to help create
balanced and representative districts.
11. What if the district -based elections and
corresponding map measure is not approved?
If the measure is defeated, it is possible that litigation will ensue.
If that happens, while the court considers the potential
proceedings, the current at -large election system will remain in
place. The November 2016 ballot will contain only one measure
to establish district elections which includes only one
correlating district map. If voters defeat the measure, then both
the question regarding district -based elections as well as the
recommended map are defeated.
12. How will my input be used?
Your input will help inform the technical process which will be
based on a collection of data and analytics. We will ask you to
share with us what is important to you, where you thinkthe
boundaries should go to protect communities of interest and
other clarifying questions that will help us in the development
of voting district recommendations.
13. Where can I learn more about the process and get
additional information including scheduled public
meetings?
For this process, the City has set up a host of communication
tools and ways for the public to receive information and provide
input. The City has established a project webpage at
www.costamesaca.aov under Voting District Formation. All
meeting information and project materials will be posted on
the website for your review. You can also email your comments
or questions to districtelectionsancostamesacagovorvia direct
mail to: City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, City Clerk,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. For additional information,
please call (714) 754-5225.
1. jPor clue esta cambiando el proceso de votacidn? 4. {Cual sera el proceso de creacl6n de los
La ciudad de Costa Mesa este proponiendo cambiar de las
elecciones corrientes de la Ciudad a elecciones en general para
definir geogreficamente distritos de elecciones. EI objetivo del
proceso de formation de distritos de votaci6n es asegurar el
cumplimiento de la Ley de Derechos Electorales de California y
asegurar que los votos minoritarios no se diluyan. La Ciudad
colocare una medida de votaci6n ante los votantes en noviembre
de 2016 para considerar un mapa del sistema electoral basado en
distritos. Dependiendo del mapa de distrito seleccionado para la
votaci6n, los votantes tambien pueden determinar si eligen
directamente a un alcalde o si se elegird uno por medio de rotacion
entre los concejales actuales, como es el vaso actualmente.
2. ZQue es la Ley de Derechos Electorales y por
que es importante?
La Ley de Derechos Electorales es una legislation federal aprobada
en 1960 para proteger los derechos de todos los ciudadanos para
participar en el proceso de votaci6n. Esta legislaci6n tiene
disposiciones que garantizan que los grupos menos representados
tengan igualdad de oportunidades para la votaci6n y
representaci6n. La Ley de Derechos Electorales de California tiene
disposiciones adicionales con el proposito de garantizar la igualdad.
de acceso a voto y representaci6n. Todas las actividades de la
Ciudad utilizadas para crearestos distritos electorales
recientemente formados seguiran y cumpliran con el espiritu y la
letra de la ley, incluidos los indicados tanto por las Jeyes federales y
estatales de Derechos Electorales.
3, zQue son las elecciones basadas en distritos?
En una elecci6n basada en los distritos, los votantes eligen a un solo
representante dentro de su distrito para que los represente en el
consejo de la Ciudad. La intenci6n de las elecciones basadas en
distritos es proporcionar oportunidades para la representaci6n
geogrefica y demografica en base a los constituyentes de cads
distrito con metas y preocupaciones como las de otros en sus
respectivas areas geogreficas similares. Las elecciones de distrito
permiten la representation del consejo de la Ciudad a traves de
sectiones geogreficas definidas de la Ciudad, proporcionando
oportunidades para la representaci6n de las comunidades que
pueden no haber tenido previamente un Miembro del Consejo para
servir a su vecindario.
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distritos electorales?
EI proceso tendra tanto un componente tecnico como de
la comunidad completado de forma conjunta para definir
y crear la mejor recomendaci6n para la creaci6n de los
limites de distritos para colocarlos en las elecciones de
noviembre de 2016. EI proceso t6cnico requiere la
formaci6n de distritos casi iguales basados en la poblaci6n
(idealmente dentro de un 5 por Ciento entre el menor y el
mayor). Sin embargo, factores secundarios tambien juegan
un papel importante incluyendo: la topografia, la
geografia, la cohesion, la contiguidad, la compacidad, la
integridad del territorio, las comunidades de interes y los
usos importantes y sensibles de la tierra.
La participacl6n comunitaria es vital para asegurar la
formation adecuada de los distritos. Una mezcla de
materiales, reuniones y otras herramientas de medios de
comunicaci6n social se utilizar6n para informar e
involucrar al publico durante todo el proceso tecnico. Esto
incluire un minimo de dos rondas de talleres publicos,
oportunidades para las personas interesadas a reunirse
directamente con Compass Demographics (el dem6grafo
contratado para ayudar a la Ciudad con este proceso) para
proporcionar information directa sobre las tineas de
contorno y varias audiencias p6blicas en las reuniones del
Consejo de la Ciudad.
5. zQue es una comunidad de intereses?
Una comunidad de intereses es cualquier area distintiva
dentro de la Ciudad que tiene un grupo definible de genie,
geografia Unica o alguna otra caracteristica distinguible o
caracterrstica que no seria conveniente dividir en la
creac16n de distritos de votaci6n. Algunos de estos pueden
estar ya claramente establecidos y otros se puede def nir
como resultado de este proceso. Esta distind6n requiere
un fuerte aporte de la comunidad para asegurar que las
comunidades de intereses se mantengan en este proceso.
Por ejemplo, el campus de Orange Coast College es un
Brea definida por la comunidad que creemos que no
deberia ser dividida por un limite del distrito.
Para obtener informaci6n adicional, por favor p6ngase en contacto con:
Brenda Green, Secretaria de la Ciudad j (714) 754-5225 1 districtelections@costamesaca.gov
6. ZQuien aprobar6 los distritos finales?
EI equipo consultor contratado para completar el estudio
tecnico, Compass Demographics, proporcionar6 un
informe escrito que personal de la Ciudad usar6 para
proporcionar al Consejo de la Ciudad una recomendaci6n,
despues de las reuniones de la comunidad, aportaciones
del publico y audiencias p6blicas. En Ultima instancia, el
Consejo de la Ciudad votary para aprobar el mapa de la
zona de votaci6n mejor recomendado y solo ese mapa sera
colocado en la edici6n la papeleta de noviembre del ano
2016 para que los votantes de Costa Mesa to consideren. EI
Consejo de la Ciudad tambien determinar6 si la medida
debe incluir un alcalde eiegido directamente o continuar
con el sistema de rotaci6n actual.
7. ZCuSndo entrar6n estos nuevos distritos en vigor?
Si los votantes de la Ciudad adoptan la medida de
votaci6n de noviembre de 2016, los nuevos distritos de
votaci6n entrarin en vigor de forma inmediata. Sin
embargo, la primera elecci6n que se (leve a Cabo
utilizando estos distritos recien formados ocurriria en
noviembre de 2018. Los Concejales terminarin sus
t6rminos actuales.
8. ZQue pasara con los miembros del consejo
existente si los distritos entran en vigor?
Los miembros actuales del Consejo podr6n actuar durante el
resto del plazo para el que fueron elegidos y seguir6n
sirviendo en general, independientemente de donde vivan.
Una vez que el asiento dei miembro del Concejo actual este
Para reelection, ese asiento estaria sujeto a las elecciones
por distrito seg6n el orden en que se seleccionen los
distritos de votaci6n.
9. ZOmo me afectar6 la creaci6n de los distritos
de votaci6n?
Si la medida de la votaci6n pasa, a partir de 2018, los
residentes en la ciudad de Costa Mesa tendr6n la
oportunidad de votar por los candidatos que se eligen en el
distrito en el que viven. Una vez elegidos, estos Miembros
del Consejo de la Ciudad proporcionar6n representad6n
directa a las poblad6n, problemas y retos 6nicos que se
encuentran en cada uno de los distritos. Las elecciones del
Consejo de la Ciudad son escalonadas. Dependiendo de cu61
mapa, en su caso, pasa, dos o tres asientos de distrito
estar6n en la papeleta de noviembre de 2018 y las
cabeceras de distrito restantes aparecer6n en la papeleta el
ano 2020.
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10. ZPor que es importante mi participaci6n?
Este proceso, y las decisiones resultantes, son fundamentales
para el liderazgo y el futuro de Costa Mesa. Es importante que
estos limites de los distritos de votaci6n con claridad y
precision representen las distintas 6reas geogr6ficas y grupos
demogrificos 6nicos que se encuentran dentro de nuestra
comunidad. Su participaci6n nos ayudar6 a determinar con
claridad el proceso y ayudar6 a comprender mejor las
cuestiones importantes para usted al ver los volumenes de
datos para ayudar a crear distritos equilibrados y
representativo.
11. ZQue pasa si las elecciones basadas en
distritos y la correspondiente medida de
mapa no son aprobados?
Si no pasa, es posible que se produzca litigio. Si eso sucede,
mientras que el tribunal considera los posibles procedimientos,
el actual sistema de elecci6n en general se mantendr6 en su
lugar. La votaci6n de noviembre de 2016 contendr6 una sola
medida para establecer las elecciones de distrito que incluye
solo un mapa correlativo de distritos. Si los votantes derrotan la
medida, tanto la pregunta sobre las elecciones basadas en
distritos, asi como el mapa recomendado son derrotados.
12. ZC6mo se utilizar6 mi aportaci6n?
Su aportaci6n ayudar6 a informar al proceso tecnico que se
basa en una colecci6n de datos y an6lisis. Le pediremos
compartir con nosotros to que es importante para usted, d6nde
usted cree que los Ifmites deben it para proteger a las
comunidades de intereses y otras preguntas aclaratorias que
nos ayudar6n en el desarrollo de las recomendaciones de los
distritos de votaci6n.
13. Z1)6nde puedo encontrar m6s informaci6n sobre
el proceso y obtener informacion adicional,
incluyendo reuniones p6blicas programadas?
Para este proceso, el Consejo de la Ciudad ha puesto en marcha
una Serie de herramientas de comunicaci6n yformas para el
publico para recibir informacion y aportar informacion. La Ciudad
ha establecido una p6gina web del proyecto en
www.costamesaca.gov bajo Voter District Formation [Formaci6n
de Distritos Electorales]. Todos los materiales de informacion de
reuniones y del sera publicada en la p6gina web para su revision.
Tambien puede enviar sus comentarios o preguntas a
districtelections@costamesaca.gov o a traves de mrreo directo a:
City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, City Clerk, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Para obtener informaci6n adicional, por
favor (lame al (714) 754-5225.
1. Tai sao tien trinh bau c& that' d6i?
Thanh Pho' Costa Mesa dang de nghi sv that' doo'i tien trinh bau cir
tU can ban toan thanh pho sang can ban bau cir theo dia hat duoc
xic Binh qua dia ly. Muc tieu c6a tie'n trinh Thanh Op flja Hat Bau
Cir la de' dam bao sv tuan th6 Dao Luit Quyen Bb Phie"u California
va de dam bao la phieu bau c6a nhirng ngvbi thieu so' khong bj
giam hiou lVc. Thanh Pho' A dva ra cIV thio lust de'' cir tri bo phieu
vao thing 11 nam 2016 cfru xdt mot ban do dia hat dugc xac dinh
theo dia ly. Toy theo ban do dia hat dvgc lyra chpn dee' dura ra bau
c6• cho cir tri thong qua, cac c& tri cung co the' Ac Binh xem li@u ho
se bau mot Thi Trvbng trvc tie"p hoac ne"u mot thi truong se dugc
chpn ra theo cach luan phien tG nhrrng nghi vien hoi dong duang
nhi$m nhv trong trubng hqp hion nay.
2. Dao Luit ve Quyen Bau Cir la gi va tai sao
dao luit nay quan trpng?
Dao Luit ve Quyen Bau Cir la lust lien bang dvgc thong qua trong
thip nien 1960 bao vE cac quyen c6a tat ca cac tong dan dvgc
tham gia vao tiee'n trinh bau cir. Luit nay c6 nhi
6. Ai se chap thuan c6c dia hat cuoi clung?
Nh6m Ur va-n dugc mu&n de hoan ta't vigc nghien c&u ky
thuat, Compass Demographics, se cung cap mot ban phuc
trinh bang van ban ma nhan vien Thanh Pho'se sir dung de
trinh bay de nghi cho Hoi Dong Nghi Vien sau khi c6 nhCrng
buoi hop cong dong, y kieeen d6ng g6p cua tong chung va
nhDrng phien dieu tran cong khai. Cuo'i cong, Hoi Dong Nghj
Vien Thanh Pho" se bieu quye't de' chap thuan mot ban do
dia hat bau c& dugc d`e nghi t6t nh9t va chi c6 ban do d6
se disc dira ra cho c& tri & Costa Mesa bo phieeu quye't
dinh vao thing it nam 2016. Hoi Dong Nghj Vien Thanh
Pho cong se xac Binh xem liau du thio luat co nen bao
gom ch&c vu thi tru&ng dugc bau trgc tiep hock tiep tuc
v&i ha thong luan phien nhu hion nay.
7. Cac dia hat mbi se c6 hli a lirc khi nao?
Neu c& tri Thanh Pho' b6 phieu thong qua dv thio lust
vao thing 11 nam 2016, cac dia hat bau cit m&i se co
hiou lVc tOc th&i. Tuy nhien, cuoc bau cu dau titin sir
dung cac dia hat m&i vita dugc thanh lap nay se dien been
vao thing 11 nam 2018. Cac nghi vien se phuc vu heet
nhiom ky hi&n tai cua hg.
8. Chuy�n gi se xay ra cho cac nghi vien neu cac
dia hat bat eau co h!4u lerc?
Cac Nghj Vien duang nhiom c6 the phuc vu heet nhiom ky m
6ho d adugc bau va se tie'p tuc phuc vu town thanh phoe ba't
kee nai ho cu ngu. Sau khi c6 mot ghee Nghi Vien ed6ln han
bau cir, ghee d6 se dugc bau theo dia hat theo th& tg nhCrng
dja hat dugc chgn de' bo phieeu.
9. Viec thanh lap cac dia hat bau c& se c& 6nh
htrang vbi tai nhu` the nao?
Neeu dg thio luat dugc thong qua, bat dau vao nam 2018
cac cu din trong thanh pho' Costa Mesa se co ca hoi bo
phieeu cho cac Ong cO vien ra tranh c& trong dia hat ho sinh
song. Sau khi dac c&, nhCrng Nghi Vien Hoi Dong Thanh No
nay se 16 dai bieu trvc tiep cho dan so, cho nhCrng va"n d`e va
kh6 khan ca biot cha Wng dja hat do. C6c cuoc bau cu Nghi
Vien Hoi Dong Thanh Ph6 se dugc to ch&c xen U. Tuy theo
ban do dugc chap thuan, neu c6, hai hoac ba ghee nghi vien
theo dia hat se dugc bau vao thing 11 nam 2018 va s6 ghee
con lai se dugc bb phieu vao nam 2020.
10. Tai sao str tham gia cua t6i quan trong?
Tien trinh nay, vi nhCrng quye't dinh theo sau, c6 tinh cach t6i quan
trong cho su lanh dao va twang lai cua Costa Mesa. Dieu quan
trong la nhirng ranh gi&i cha cac dia hat bau c& nay dai dian mot
cach ro rang va chfnh x6c nhCrng khu vVc dia ly khat nhau va nhCrng
nh6m dan so" ca biot nam trong tong dong cua chung ta. 5v tham
gia cua quy vi s6 giup mang deeen str minh bath cho titin trinh va gi6p
cho quy vi hieu biet nhCrng van de quan trong d6i vbi quy vi vi
ch6ng t6i cOu At rat nhieu Er kion dee' gi6p tao lap cac dia hat can
dol va co tfnh ehaaet dai diQn.
11. Neu cat cuoc bau cir theo dia hat va der thio luat ve
ban d`o twang irng khong durac chap thuan, chuygn gi se
xay ra?
Nee'u dV th6o lust khong dugc thong qua, vigc kion tung se co the
tiep dien. Ne"u vigc do x$y ra, trong th&i gian tba lin cru xet nhCrng
tieen trinh to'tung, ho thoo'ng bau c& town thanh pho's`e tie"p tuc dien
titin. L6 phie'u bau c& thing 11 nam 2016 se chi co mot du thio lust
de' thanh lap cac cuoc bau cir theo dia hat bao gom mot ban Co dia
hat twang Ong ma th6i. Ne"u c& tri khong thong qua dU th6o luit,
ca van de bau c& theo dia hat Ian ban do dugc de nghi deu kh6ng
dugcchip thuan.
12. y Iden cua toi se loot sir dung nhu the nao?
Y kiee'n cua quy vi se cung ca'p them thong tin cho tiee'n trinh ky
thuat, mot tieen trinh se dVa vao sy tip hqp dD kion va giai tich hoc.
Chung t6i se xin quy vi chia se v&i ch6ng t6i nhOng dieu quan trong
do'i v&i quy vi, nhCrng ranh gi&i quy vi nghT la can thieet de' bao va
nhCrng cong dong co cong quyen Igi vi nhCrng that mac de lam
sang to van d`e de trq gi6p ch6ng t6i trong vii c phat trien nhirng de
nghi ve dja hat bau dr.
13. Toi co the 8m hieu them nhu' the nao ve tien trinh
nay va ve thong tin bo sung ke ci nh&ng buoi hop cling
khai duro'c der kien?
De phuc vu cho tight trinh nay, Thanh Pho da thie't lap mot so' nhCmg
cong cu truyen thong va phuong tion de' cong ch6ng tiep nhan thong
tin va d6ng g6p y kien. Thanh Pho' da tao lip mot trang ming tai
www.costamesaca.gov du&i tieu d`e Thanh Lap Dia Hat Bau Cir
(Voting District Formation). Ta't 6 thong tin ve buoi hop va tai lieu se
udugc ding tai tren trang mang de' quy vi xet duygt.. Quy vi cung ob
the email y kien hoac that mac de'n
districtelections@costamesaca.gov hoac g&i thu qua buu di@n dee'n:
City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, City Clerk, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Muoen biet them chi tie't, vui long ggi so'
(714)754-5225 5.
introduce the voting district formation process
and to solicit public input on the Draft Sample
Maps. These two meetings will be identical;
attend the one most convenient for you.
Thursday, June 2,2016,7- 9 PM
Neighborhood Community Center
1845 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 10 AM - 12 PM
Halecrest Park
3107 Killybrooke Lane
Costa Mesa. CA 92626
Two community meetings will be held to
provide an update on the VDF process and to
request public input on the Draft Proposal
Maps. These two meetings will be identical;
attend the one most convenient for you.
Wednesday, June 15, 2076, 7 - 9 PM
St. Joachim Catholic Church
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Saturday, June 78, 2016, 10AM - 72 PM
Balearic Community Center
1975 Balearic Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Community members have the opportunity to
review sample maps and meet with the
technical consultant, Dave Ely of Compass
Demographics at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
To make an appointment, please contact
the City Clerk's office at (714) 754-5225.
Costa Mesa
Overview
The City of Costa Mesa has initiated a dynamic process that will
change the way the community elects its future leadership! This
historic effort entails a change to our election system; Council
Members will be elected from geographically defined districts that
you can help create!
As a valued community member, the City is calling on you to get
involved in the process of forming council voting districts.The new
districts need to be roughly the same size in population figures and
determined based on the following:
Communities of interest
Cohesiveness, continuity, integrity and compactness of territory
Topography
)i Geography
Once the proposed districts are drafted, the boundaries will be
presented to voters on the November 2016 ballot measure.
Get Involved!
The city has enlisted the help of experts in the field of census data
with previous experience in council district formation to initiate the
development of mapping alternatives. However, this process would
greatly benefit from community input. There are many ways to get
involved and provide your feedback. Please review and participate in
all activities of interest and convenience to you!
;i VDF Map Input Sheet (see reverse)
<' Meet the Expert (details at left)
Two rounds, each consisting of two community meetings, will take
place in June (details on right). Sign up to receive the meeting
notice and additional updates as they become available at
Public Hearings - As part of the City Council meetings, public
hearings will be held to present proposed districts and receive
public input. Sign up to receive the hearing notice and additional
updates as they become available. The public hearings are
scheduled for July 5, 2016 and August 2, 2016 .
Mark your calendars!
How to Submit a Districting Map:
You can choose to draw on the attached map, submit a map of your
own or create your proposed district lines using a Districting Kit which
can be downloaded from the City website or obtained from the City
Clerk.The kit will include detailed instructions. Any submissions
received will be inputted into districting software to produce
standard reports. If submitted maps require modifications in order
to reach approximate district populations, the demographer will
communicate with authors to allow for modification. Please visit our
website at citynf o tam sa a aov for more information including
sample district maps and thematic maps. Submit your map via:
da City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
.,a districtelections@costamesaca.gov
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Please Submit Your Districting Map
You are encouraged to submit a map that reflects areas
of interest and information related to potential district
boundaries. It is not necessary to submit a complete
map to have your input considered.
Please help us identify the fallowing, on the
reap or in comments, as applicable:
Neighborhoods or Communities: Outline and identify
areas that you believe function as neighborhoods or
communities and should be kept together in a single
district.
Connections: Identify neighborhoods or communities
that you believe share common interests and should be
combined within a district.
Barriers: Identify physical features such as streets,
utilities or other elements and geographical features
that you believe would act as natural barriers between
districts.
Divisions: Identify communities that you believe are
dissimilar and would be best served in separate districts.
Points of interest: Identify significant locations or points
of interest that are of particular interest or concern to
individual communities and explain their significance.
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How to Submit a Districting Map:
You can choose to draw on the attached map, submit a map of your
own or create your proposed district lines using a Districting Kit which
can be downloaded from the City website or obtained from the City
Clerk.The kit will include detailed instructions. Any submissions
received will be inputted into districting software to produce
standard reports. If submitted maps require modifications in order
to reach approximate district populations, the demographer will
communicate with authors to allow for modification. Please visit our
website at citynf o tam sa a aov for more information including
sample district maps and thematic maps. Submit your map via:
da City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
.,a districtelections@costamesaca.gov
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Please Submit Your Districting Map
You are encouraged to submit a map that reflects areas
of interest and information related to potential district
boundaries. It is not necessary to submit a complete
map to have your input considered.
Please help us identify the fallowing, on the
reap or in comments, as applicable:
Neighborhoods or Communities: Outline and identify
areas that you believe function as neighborhoods or
communities and should be kept together in a single
district.
Connections: Identify neighborhoods or communities
that you believe share common interests and should be
combined within a district.
Barriers: Identify physical features such as streets,
utilities or other elements and geographical features
that you believe would act as natural barriers between
districts.
Divisions: Identify communities that you believe are
dissimilar and would be best served in separate districts.
Points of interest: Identify significant locations or points
of interest that are of particular interest or concern to
individual communities and explain their significance.
Participacion comunitaria
Vision global
Habra dos rondas de reuniones de la
Una vez que los distritos propuestos estdn redactados, los Imites seran
comunidad.
iLa Ciudad de Costa Mesa ha iniciado un proceso dinamico que
sabre el proceso Formacion de Distritos de
cambiara la forma en que la comunidad elija su liderazgo futuro! Este
Reunions de /a comunidad Ronda 1
esfuerzo hist6rico implica un cambia en nuestro sistema electoral;
Se celebraran dos reuniones de la comunidad
ilos miembros del Consejo seran elegidos de los distritos
para presentar el proceso deformacidn de
distritos de votaci6n y para solicitar la opinion
geograficamente definidos que usted puede ayudar a crear!
p6blica sabre el Borradorde Muestras de
Como miembro valorado de la comunidad, la Ciudad le esti pidiendo
Mapas. Estas dos reunions seran idenricas;
a usted involucrarse en el proceso de formaci6n de los distritos de
asista a la mas conveniente para usted.
votaci6n del Consejo.. Los nuevos distritos tienen que ser mas o menos
lueves, 2 de junio de 2016, 7-9 PM
del mismo tamano en las cifras de poblaci6n y determinados
Neighborhood Community Center
basdndose en to siguiente:
1845 Park Avenue
Hoja de aportaci6n de Mapa de Formaci6n de Distritos de Votacion
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
t; Comunidades de intereses
Sdbado,Odejunio de2016,10AM-12 PM
ii Cohesion,continuidad,integridadycompacidaddel territorio
Halecrest Park
Topografia
3107 Killybrooke Lane
t;
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Geograffa
Reuniones de /a Comunidad Ronda 1
Se celebraran dos reuniones de la comunidad
Una vez que los distritos propuestos estdn redactados, los Imites seran
para proporcionar informad6n actualizada
presentados a los votantes en la medida de votaci6n de noviembre de 2016.
sabre el proceso Formacion de Distritos de
Votaci6n y solicitar la opinion del publico
sabre el Borrador de los mapas propuestos,
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Estas dos reunions ser -An identicas; asista a la
mas conveniente para usted.
La Ciudad ha contratado la ayuda de expertos en el campo de datos del
Miercoies, 15 de de junio de 1016, 7-9 PM
censo can experiencia previa en la formaci6n de distritos de consejo para
St. Joachim Catholic Church
iniciar el desarrollo de alternativas de mapeo. Sin embargo, este proceso
1964 Orange Avenue
se beneficiaria enormemente de informaci6n de la comunidad. Hay
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
muchas formas de participar y ofrecer sus comentarios. i Por favor revise y
participe en todas las actividades de interes y utilidad para usted!
56bado, 18 de junio de 2016, 10 AM -12 PM
Balearic Community Center
Hoja de aportaci6n de Mapa de Formaci6n de Distritos de Votacion
1975 Balearic Drive
,. (ver reverso)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Conozca al experto (detalles a la izquierda)
Conozca of experto
Dos rondas, cada una compuesta de dos reuniones de la comunidad, se
Los miembros de la comunidad tienen la
oportunidad de revisar los mapas de muestra
Ilevardn a cabo en junio (detalles a la derecha). Registrese para recibir el
y reunirse con el asesor tecnico, Dave Ely de
aviso de reunion y actualizaciones adicionales a medida que esten
Compass Demographics en el Ayuntamiento,
disponibles en cityofcostamesaca.¢ov.
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Audiencias Publicas — tomo parte de las reunions del Consejo de la
Para hacer una Cita, par favor pongaseen
Ciudad, se Ilevardn a cabo audiencias p6blicas para presentar distritos
contacto con la oficina de la Secretaria de la
propuestos y recibir la opinion del publico. Registrese para recibir
Ciudad al (714) 754-5225.
notification de las audiencias y actualizaciones adicionales a medida
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que esten disponibles. Las audiencias p6blicas estdn programadas
para el 5 de julio de 2016, y el 2 de agosto de 2016. i Marque su
Costa Mesa
calendario!
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Como presentar un Mapa Distribucion de Distritos:
Usted puede elegir dibujar en el mapa adjunto, presentar un mapa de
su cuenta o crear sus limites de distritos propuestos utilizando un
juego de Distribuci6n de Distritos que puede ser descargado dei sitio
web de la Ciudad u obtenido de la Secretaria de la Ciudad. EI juego
incluira instrucciones detalladas. Toda comunicaci6n recibida se
introducira en el software de distritos para producir informes estandar.
Si los mapas presentados requieren modificaciones con el fin de egar
a las poblaciones del distrito aproximadas, el dem6grafo se comunicara
con los autores para permitir la modificaci6n. Per favor visite nuestro
sitio Web en cityofcostamesaca.gov para obtener mss informaci6n,
induyendo mapas de distritos de muestra y mapas tematicos. Envie su
mapa a traves de:
JICity of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
d istrictelections @costamesaca.xov
Por favor envie su Mapa de Distribucion de
Distritos
Se le anima a presentar un mapa que refleja las zonas
de intereses y la informaci6n relacionada a los limites
potencial de de distritos. No es necesario presentar un mapa
completo para que se tome en cuenta su aportaci6n.
Por favor ayudenos a identificar to siguiente, en el
mapa o en los comentarios, segun corresponds:
Vecindarios o comunidades: Esboce a identifique las areas
que usted cree que funcionan como vecindarios o
comunidades y que deben mantenerse juntos en un solo
distrito.
Conexiones: Identifique los vecindarios o comunidades que
cree que comparten intereses comunes y deben
combinarse dentro de un distrito.
Barreras: Identifique caracteristicas fisicas, tales como
calles, servicios p6blicos u otros elementos y caracteristicas
geograficas que cree que actuarian come barreras naturales
entre los distritos.
Divisiones: Identifique comunidades que usted cree que
son diferentes y serian mejor servidas en distritos
separados.
Puntos de inter is: Identifique lugares o puntos de interes
significativos que son de especial interes o preocupaci6n para
las comunidades individuales y explique su significado.
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Como presentar un Mapa Distribucion de Distritos:
Usted puede elegir dibujar en el mapa adjunto, presentar un mapa de
su cuenta o crear sus limites de distritos propuestos utilizando un
juego de Distribuci6n de Distritos que puede ser descargado dei sitio
web de la Ciudad u obtenido de la Secretaria de la Ciudad. EI juego
incluira instrucciones detalladas. Toda comunicaci6n recibida se
introducira en el software de distritos para producir informes estandar.
Si los mapas presentados requieren modificaciones con el fin de egar
a las poblaciones del distrito aproximadas, el dem6grafo se comunicara
con los autores para permitir la modificaci6n. Per favor visite nuestro
sitio Web en cityofcostamesaca.gov para obtener mss informaci6n,
induyendo mapas de distritos de muestra y mapas tematicos. Envie su
mapa a traves de:
JICity of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
d istrictelections @costamesaca.xov
Por favor envie su Mapa de Distribucion de
Distritos
Se le anima a presentar un mapa que refleja las zonas
de intereses y la informaci6n relacionada a los limites
potencial de de distritos. No es necesario presentar un mapa
completo para que se tome en cuenta su aportaci6n.
Por favor ayudenos a identificar to siguiente, en el
mapa o en los comentarios, segun corresponds:
Vecindarios o comunidades: Esboce a identifique las areas
que usted cree que funcionan como vecindarios o
comunidades y que deben mantenerse juntos en un solo
distrito.
Conexiones: Identifique los vecindarios o comunidades que
cree que comparten intereses comunes y deben
combinarse dentro de un distrito.
Barreras: Identifique caracteristicas fisicas, tales como
calles, servicios p6blicos u otros elementos y caracteristicas
geograficas que cree que actuarian come barreras naturales
entre los distritos.
Divisiones: Identifique comunidades que usted cree que
son diferentes y serian mejor servidas en distritos
separados.
Puntos de inter is: Identifique lugares o puntos de interes
significativos que son de especial interes o preocupaci6n para
las comunidades individuales y explique su significado.
S4r Tham Gia cua Cong Hong
Se co hai vbng hoi hop trong cong Bong.
Vbng 1 C6c Budi Hqp Cong fl$ng
Hai bu6i hop cong Bong se dvgc t6 chirc de gi6i
thiou tien trinh thanh lip dia hat bau cir va An y
kien d6ng gop c6a cling chung ve Cac Mn Do Mau
Phac Hoa. Hai buoi hop nay se gio'ng y nhv nhau;
hay tham dV bu6i nao thuan tion nhaat rho quy vi.
Tho N6m, ngdy 1 thdng 6 n6m 1016,
7 gid &n 9 gib t6i
Neighborhood Community Center
1845 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Thfr Bdy, ngdy 4 th6ng 6 n6m 2016,
10 gib sting On 12 gib trua
Halecrest Park
3107 Killybrooke Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Vbng 2 C6c Budi Hqp Cong Hong
Hai buoi hop cong dong se dvgc t6 ch6c de' cung
cap thong tin Op nhat v`e tien trinh VDF va 69 xin y
kien d6ng gop d6i voi Cac Ban Do MAau Phac Hoa.
Hai buoi hop nay se giong nhv nhau; hay tham dV
bu6i nao thuin tion nhaaat cho quy A.
Ther Tv, ngdy 15 thong 6 n6m 2016,
7 gid - 9 giir t6i
Nha They Cling Giao St. Joachim
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Ther Bay, ngdy 18 thdng 06 n6m 2016,
10 gib sting —11 gib trues
Trung Tam Cong Dong Balearic
1975 Balearic Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hoy GQp Ga Chuyen Gia
Cac thanh vien cong dong co ca hoi xet duyot cac
ban do mau va gap ga nha tv van ky thuat, Dave
Ely c6a Compass Demographics tai Toa Thi
Chinhl, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
De` lay hqn, vui long lien lac v61 van phbng Thv
Ky Thanh Pho' tai s6(714) 754-5225.
Costa Mesa
Dai CLrang
Thanh Pho' Costa Mesa da khoi xv(Yng mot tien trinh nang long se
thay d6i cach thin cgng dong bau cu' nhixng nha 15nh dao trong
tvang lai! No IVc Ijch sir nay bao gom sV thay d6i trong he tho"ng bau
cu' c6a chung ta; cac Nghi Vien se dvqc bau tir nhCrng dia hat xac
dinh theo dia ly ma quy vi gi6p thanh lap!
Thanh Pho' keu goi nhCrng thanh vien quy bau trong cgng d—ong nhv
quy vj de' tham gia vao tiee'n trinh thanh lap cac dia hat bau dr hoi
Bong nghi vien. Cac dia hat m&i can co cung kich tam mirc ve daan so'
va dvgc xac dinh dVa vao nhirng lieu sau day:
); Cac cong d`ong vdi cung quyen Iqi
i� Su• gan bo, t!nh lien tuc, tinh town vqn, va str gon gang c6a khu vvc
Dia hinh
Dia ly
Mot khi cac dia hat de nghi dvgc phac hoa, nhCrng ranh giai se dvgc trinh
bay cho cac cir tri de bo phie'u bau vao thong 11 nam 2016.
Hay Tham Gia!
Thanh pho' se sir dung sV trq giup c6a cac chuyen gia trong Rnh vVc dir
kion ve kiem tra dAn so'v&i kinh nghiom trong viec thanh lap dia hat bau
hoi d6ng de khoi xvbng vioc phot trien nhCrng IVa chon trong vioc ve ban
do. Tuy nhien, tien trinh nay co the nhan dvgc nhieu Iqi (ch qua sV d6ng
gop y kien c6a cgng d6ng. Co nhieu cach th0c de tham gia va cung caa'p y
kien phan hoi. Xin vui long At duyi t va tham gia vao tat ca cac hoat d6ng
thuan tien va dvgc sv quan tam c6a quy vii
,, Tb Dong Cop Y Kien ve Ban Db VDF (xem mat sau)
p Hay Gip Chuyen Gia (chi tiet o ben trai)
:•. Hai vong, moi vong bao gom hai bu6i hop cgng d6ng, se digin t!e'n vao
thong 56u. (chi tie't ben tay phai). Hay ghi ten de nhan thong bao ve bu6i
hop va nhCrng cap nhat b6 sung khi c6 son tren trang mang
citvofcosta mesa ca. Rov.
.. Cac Bu6i Dieu Tran Cling Khai — La mot phan c6a cac bu6i hop c6a Hoi
Dong Nghj Vien, cac phien dieu tran cgng khai A dvgc t6 chuc de'
trinh bay cac dia hat dvgc d`e nghj va de' nhan y kien dong gop. Xin
ghi ten de' nhan thong bao ve dieu tran va cac cap nhat b6 sung sau
khi dvgc thVc hion. Cac phien dieu trap cling khai dvgc du dinh vao
ngay 5 thong 7 nam 2016 va ngay 2 thong 8 nam 2016. Hay ghi vao
th6'i kh6a bleu c6a quy vi!
tach Nop Ban Do Dia Hat:
Quy vi c6 the chon tach ve tren ban do d(nh k6m, nop ban do cua chinh
quy vi hoac tao lap cac Ian chia ranh gioi cho dia hat de nghi sir dung
Bo Chia Dia Hat (Districting Kit) c6 the tai xuo'ng tu'trang ming cua
Thanh Pho' hoac la'y tUThu KyThanh Rho'. Bo Chia Dja Hat se bao gom
nhung hcr&ng dan chi tiet. Baa't cu nhung ban do d@ trinh se dugc nhap
vao nhu IiQu dia hat de phat hanh nhung bao cio tieu chuan. Neu
nhrrng ban do dg trinh doi h6i su'sira do'i de' dat du'ac din so" can thie't
cho dia hat, nha nhan khau hoc se trap do'i vii cac tic gia ve ban de' de'
sira doi. Xin vui long len trang mang cua chung toi tai
citvofcostamesaca.gov de bie't them thong tin ke ca nhung ban do dia
hat va nhung ban do chu de. Hay nop ban do cua quy vi bang tach:
rn�r City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green,
77 fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
distri ctelectionsPcosta mesaca.gov
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Vui Long Nop Ban Do Dia Hat cua Quj Vi
Quy vi duoc khuyee'n khich nop ban do phan anh nhung khu
vu'c Bang quan tam va thong tin lien quan den cac ranh gi&i dia
hat co the xay ra. Khong can thie't phai nop mot ban d`o day du
de' y kie'n cua quy vi dvgc ciru xet.
Vui long giup chung toi Whin digin nhCrng die^u sau
da"y, tren ban do hoac qua q kien, neu du 7c:
Cac Khu Pho hoic Cgng Dong: Phic hoa va nhan digin nhung
khu vu'c quy vi tin rang nhung nai do lam chvc nang cua cac
khu pho' hoac tong dong va nen duac duy tri trong cling mot
dia hat.
SV ke't no'i: Nhan digin nhung khu An bang hoac tong dong
ma quy vi tin rang c6 cung quyen lo'i chung va nen du•gc keee't
hop trong cung mot dia hat.
Lac rao can: Nhan di@n nhung dac diem vat ly nhu duang
pho', titin ich hoac nhung yeu to' v6 dac diem dia ly quy vi tin
rang co the phut vu nhu hang rao thien nhien giva cac dia
hat.
Phan chia: Nhan digin nhung tong dong quy vi tin rang
kh6ng tucmg dong va cd the' phut vu tot nh9t cho nhung
dia hat d6ng biet.
Nhimg diem ding quan tam: Nhan di@n nhnug dia diem
quan trong hoac nhung diem Bang quan tam danh dvgc sV
chu tam dac biot hoac quan tam cua nhung tong dong ca biet
va giai thich su' quan trong.
❑ The process for creating voting districts will be transparent and designed to inform and
engage the public.
❑ All residents, including City Council members, are encouraged to provide input on the district
formation.
❑ Input from non-residents with a vested interest in the City will also be considered at the
request of the group of residents/businesses or community interest(s) they represent.
❑ Public input should focus on the formation of all voting districts which will be developed and
approved in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, including all voting
rights acts and districting provisions.
❑ All input should be presented and considered with respect for differing opinions.
❑ Near equal population (ideally within 5 percent) is one of the primary factors to create legally
defendable council districts.
❑ Other factors contributing to the formation of districts will include: topography, geography,
cohesiveness, contiguity, compactness, integrity of territory, communities of interest, and
significant and sensitive land uses.
❑ Minority communities should not be diluted in the formation of districts.
❑ Numbers will be assigned to the districts as part of the City Council approval process.
❑ The first election to be held using the newly formed districts will occur in November 2018.
Costa Mesa
For additional information please coni
Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 (714) 754-5225 1
❑ EI proceso de creacion de los distritos de votacibn sera transparente y estara disenado para
informar e involucrar al publico.
❑ A todos los residentes, incluyendo a los miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad, se les anima a dar su
opinion sobre la formacion de distritos.
❑ Las aportaciones de los no residentes con un interes creado en la Ciudad tambien se consideraran
a peticion del grupo de residentes/empresas o interes(es) de la comunidad que representan.
❑ La opinion ptiblica deberia centrarse en la formacion de todos los distritos de votacibn que seran
desarrollados y aprobados de acuerdo con las Jeyes federales, estatales y locales aplicables,
incluyendo todas las leyes y legislacibn de derechos de votar y disposiciones de distritos.
❑ Todas las aportaciones deberian ser presentadas y consideradas con respeto a las opiniones
divergentes.
❑ Una poblacion casi igual (idealmente dentro de un 5 por ciento) es uno de los factores principales
para crear distritos del Consejo legalmente defendibles.
❑ Otros factores que contribuyan a la formacion de distritos incluiran: la topografia, la geografia, la
cohesion, la contiguidad, la compacidad, la integridad del territorio, las comunidades de interes, y
los usos importantes y sensibles de la tierra.
❑ Las comunidades minoritarias no deberian diluirse en la formacion de los distritos.
❑ Los n6meros seran asignados a los distritos como parte del proceso de aprobacion del consejo de
la Ciudad.
❑ La primera eleccion que se Ilevara a cabo utilizando los distritos de reciente formacion tendra
lugar en noviembre de 2018.
Costa Mesa
Para informacion adicional, por favor contacte:
Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 (714) 754-5225 1 districtelections@costamesaca.gov
❑ Tien Minh thanh lap cac dia hat bau d1 se minh bach va duoc thiet ke' de' cung cap thong tin va
khuyen khich cong chung tham gia.
❑ Tat ca cac cu clan, Ike ca nhung thanh vien cua Hoi Dong Nghi Vien, duoc khuye'n khich de' dong
g6p y Men ve viec thanh lap dia hat.
❑ Y kien dong g6p cua nhung ngu8i khong phai cu clan nhung c6 quyen loi duoc thy hudng trong
Thanh Pho' cung se duoc cuu x6t theo Idi y6u cau cua nh6m cu da"n/doanh nghiep hoac cua
(nhung) quyen loi cong dong ho dai dien.
❑ Y Men dong g6p cua cling chung nen chu trong vao viec thanh lap tat ca nhiing dia hat bau cu se
duoc phat trien va chap thuan de tuan theo nhung luat le lien bang, tie'u bang va dia phudng, bao
gom tat ca nhung dao luat ve quyen bau cava nhung quy Binh ve dia hat.
t,� Tat ca nhung y Men dong g6p nen duoc trinh bay va cuu x6t vdi sut6n trong nhung y Men khat
nhau.
❑ Nh6m clan so gan nhu dong deu (cach nhau trong vong 5 phan tram, mot cach ly tudng) la mot
trong nhung ye'u to chinh ye'u de thiet lap nhung dia hat bau hoi dong co the bien ho dugc mot
cach hop phap.
❑ Nhung yeu to khat g6p phan vao viec thanh lap cac dia hat se bao gom: dia hinh, dia ly, su gan b6,
tinh tie'p giap, su chat che, tinh Wan ven cua khu vuc, cac cgng dong co cung quyen Igi, va su su
dung dat dai dang ke va nhay ben.
❑ Cac cong dong thieu so khong nen bi giam thieu trong viec thanh lap dia hat.
❑ Cac con so' s6 duoc chi Binh cho cac dia hat trong mot phan cua tie'n trinh chap thuan cua Hoi
Dong Nghi Vien.
0 Cugc bau cu da'u titin su dung cac dia hat duoc thanh lap mdi day se xay ra vao thong 11 nam 2018.
Costa Mesa
Mucin bieft them chi tiet, An vui long lien lac vdi:
FACILITATOR ROLE
The following guidelines should help guide the discussions during the VDF meetings. Asa facilitator please be conscious that the
objective of the mapping exercise is to gain the community's knowledge and perspective of how they personally see and
experience Costa Mesa.
GUIDELINES FOR DISCUSSION
Review the following facilitation ground rules with the participants. These are guiding principles, and are important for all to keep
in mind so that the group can have a robust yet harmonious discussion.
Respect: Participants should respect each other's opinion.
Listen: Listen to what people are saying. It is common for people to let their minds run astray when others are speaking. Hold
back from thinking about what you want to say and remind yourself to actively listen to the person speaking.
The "1"Statement; Remember to speak about your own experience by using"I"or"me': By speaking from your own experience,
you avoid making assumptions about others.
Agree to Disagree: It is OK for participants to have differing opinions. The goal is to hear and explore divergent perspectives.
Challenge Each Other: Do not be afraid to respectfully challenge one another by asking questions, but refrain from personal
attacks—focus on ideas.
Share the Space: Everyone should have the opportunity to speak. Those who speak a lot should try to let others talk and those
who speak less should challenge themselves to say more.
You can also ask participants if there are additional rules that should be added to continue a productive discussion. Hold
participants accountable early and it will be easier to do so as the discussion unfolds. This will reassure participants that you, as
the facilitator, can navigate the group through a difficult discussion.
Note: Facilitation assistance will be available from staff who are floating around if needed, to respond to questions, or to request
information from another table.
Costa Mesa
For additional information please contact:
Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 (714) 754-5225 1 districtelections@costa
GETTING STARTED
Take the time to introduce yourself and provide participants an opportunity to do the same. Encourage participants to join in
the conversation. There is no right or wrong answers; all comments are important to the input gathering exercise.
1. Six Points: Cover criteria to identify similarities and differences on the map
a. Use the table map provided to engage participants in a discussion regarding the six points listed below:
L Areas that function as neighborhoods or communities that should be kept together in a single district
ii. Neighborhoods or communities that share common interests and should be combined within a district
iii. Physical features such as streets, utilities or other elements that would act as natural barriers between districts
iv. Communities that are dissimilar and should be put into separate districts
v. Significant locations or points of interest that are of particular interest or concern to individual communities;
ask participants to explain their significance.
vi. Staples within communities that function as economic engines and should be kept within a district.
2. Mapping Exercise Reporting: Ask breakout group to pick a representative to report out on the
comments that were discussed during the mapping exercises.
a. If necessary, review some of the main points discussed and ask the team if they agree with the synopsis of the
discussion.
3. At the end of the mapping exercise, the facilitator must write their name on the map for follow up documentation and
coordination.
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Age6S.pdf
% of Population Age 65 or Older
AgeUS.pdf
% of Population Under Age 5
College.pdf
% of Adult Population with College Degree
Age 25 plus
LEP.pdf
% of Population with Limited English Proficiency
Age 5 plus
LS_Spanish.pdf
% of Population who Speak Spanish at Home
Age 5 plus
Medlncome.pdf
Median Household Income
Overcrowded.pdf
% of Occupied Housing Units Overcrowded
Poverty.pdf
% of Population with Income Below Poverty
Renter.pdf
% of Occupied Housing Units Rented
SameHouse.pdf
% of Population in Same House as Previous Year
Age 1 plus
SingleUnitHousing.pdf
% of Occupied Housing Units in Single Unit Structure
Unemployed.pdf
% of Civilian Labor Force Unemployed
Icvap.pdf
Latino Share of Voting Age Citizens
acvap.pdf
Asian Share of Voting Age Citizens
SSN_Reg.pdf
Spanish Surname Share of Registered Voters
Voted2012.pdf
% of Registered Voters that Voted in Nov 2012
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City of Costa Mesa Voting District Formation
Community Meeting #1
Thursday, June 2, 2016 (Neighborhood Community Center)
Number of Mapping Exercise Groups: Three (3)
GROUP 1.1 1 Mapping Exercise Facilitator: Yesenia Arias
The first area this group identified was "Mesa Verde." Perthe group, this community is known to be
somewhat affluent and is comprised of ranch style homes and should be kept within one district based
on their perceived common interests and the social -economic similarities. North of the 1-405 Freeway, is
an area comprised of entertainment venues, shopping centers, and restaurants. The group included the
industrial area in this district because of the shared resources and common interests and agreed South
Coast Plaza should be grouped within this district. The group separated the Latino community east of
the "Westside" and suggested they remain together along with the communities adjacent to St. John
the Baptist Church. Another community that was discussed was "College Park." It was though that this
area would have similar issues and interests due to the proximity to the colleges and the fairgrounds.
This group identified an area known as the "Eastside" which they described as "sleepy" or a "bedroom"
community with a large number of high density R2 homes and home to St. Joachim Church as a point of
interest.
Community Meeting #1— Mapping Exercise Summaries
The "Westside" area was described as having gated communities, high rise buildings, and mobile home
parks. This area has a lot of mixed uses and a dense population; the group stated this area has the
potential to form two districts. The Santa Ana Country Club was thought to be a natural divider between
the "Eastside' area and the industrial area.
Lastly, this group mentioned they based their map on the similar interest between communities. They
identified the schools, churches, and shopping centers as having the most impact when it comes to a
sense of community.
GROUP 1.2 1 Mapping Exercise Facilitators: Maria Yanez-Forgash and Edna Jimenez
Street Map
This group identified many distinct areas in the City of Costa Mesa that would warrant their own
representation. The area adjacent to the SR -55, 1-405 and SR -73 Freeways was recognized as largely
industrial. The group stated this area would benefit from having its own district given that needs differ
from those of all other areas in the City. The group stated that the "Eastside" was deserving of its own
representation. This area was characterized as primarily single family residences and is comprised of
mostly Caucasians.
On the westside of the map, is an area the group identified as the "Westside." This area contains a lot of
new development and in the north part, a community known as "Mesa Verde." According to the group,
this area should be its own district because of similar needs and social economic status. North of the 1-
405 Freeway is an area that was thought to be a mixture of industrial and commercial with South Coast
Plaza as a key point of interest. This area should have its own representation as it shares similar interest.
Community Meeting #1— Mapping Exercise Summaries
The group acknowledged an area in the center of the City known as "College Park". It was agreed that
this community should have its own district because of the colleges and the fairgrounds. Lastly, the
group was able to identify an area in the south west that has a high Latino population which would
benefit from having their own district based on the needs of that community and on their general
absence on the City Council. The group was clear they came up with ideas for district formation based
on what they agreed were natural barriers and shared community interests and not on the information
they heard during the presentation.
This group stated the obvious natural boundaries are Harbor Blvd, Newport Blvd and the SR -55 and 1-
405 Freeways and should be used as dividers.
GROUP 1.3 1 Mapping Exercise Facilitator. Kathy Ortiz-Cobian and Colin Valles
From the beginning of the mapping session, this group expressed favor for Sample Map B. They believed
this map best represented both their individual needs and those of the community at large. This group
agreed that the "Westside" and what is known as "Mesa Verde" are very dissimilar to each other and to
all other areas of the City and would benefit from having their own district. The "Westside" area is
adjacent a section of the City that is highly populated by the Latino community and the group conveyed
their desire for these two areas to be grouped. The "Mesa Verde" neighborhood was described as
affluent and a few participants stated that this area is historically highly represented within the council.
The group agreed that Fairview Park and the country club acted as natural barriers between the
"Westside" and the "Mesa Verde" area. The group also acknowledged the "Eastside" area, the portion
Community Meeting #1— Mapping Exercise Summaries
of the City east of the SR -55 freeway, and stated they should be their own district as they have
similarities unlike other parts of the City due to the freeway and they have a feeling of "being cut-off"
from the rest of the City.
According to this group, the area of "College Park" should be its own district based on their common
interests due to the colleges and the fairgrounds. This area was characterized as single family homes
with some mixed, mufti -density residences that generally deal with parking and traffic issues due to the
colleges and the fairgrounds, which is host to varying events throughout the year. North of the "College
Park" area is a community that is also thought to have similar issues. This area located in the northern
part of the City, faces housing issues dissimilar to the rest of the City. The group decided that this area
which borders the 1-405 freeway on both sides, shares many points of interests such as schools and
parks, and has faced and continues to face traffic impacts as well as the impending threat of freeway
expansion.
The group was uncertain of what to do with two communities in the City. The first is the area in the
north east part of the City as it is comprised of high-rise, density apartments; a style of housing not
found in other areas of the City. The second is a small triangle section bound by the SR -55 freeway to
the east, Harbor Blvd to the west and Wilson St to the north. This area seems to have similar interests
to both the "Westside" and the "College Park "areas. The group felt that this section could go either
way.
The group stated that both Harbor Blvd and Newport Blvd serve as a natural barriers within the City.
They also pointed out that freeways should not divide people and that it is important to keep
communities with similar interests together regardless of freeways or thoroughfares. Lastly, the group
agreed that the design of each district may affect how people look at a particular map without
consideration for what it encompasses. The group suggested districts be designed to "look" as simple as
possible.
Community Meeting #1— Mapping Exercise Summaries
City of Costa Mesa Voting District Formation
Community Meeting #1
Thursday, June 2, 2016 (Neighborhood Community Center)
Questions and Comments
Question 1: What is the process to re-evaluate districts in the future?
Question 2: Are precincts ever separated or split?
Question 3: How do we know what district votes first?
Question 4: Future plans will brings more housing development, shifting the characteristics of
an area. How do we address that?
Question 5: Is there any guidance by the City government?
Community Meeting #1— Mapping Exercise Summaries
City of Costa Mesa Voting District Formation
Community Meeting #2
Saturday, June 4, 2016 (Halecrest Park)
Number of Mapping Exercise Groups: Two (2)
GROUP 1.11 Mapping Exercise Facilitator., Yesenia Arias
The first area this group identified was the area in the north part of the City primarily comprised of
commercial development and high-end residences flanked by two major key points of interest: Arts
Center and South Coast Plaza. The group stated this area should form its own district as it has similar
economic interest that would benefit from representation. The second area noted was an area in the
north east part of the City that is heavily industrial but has some high-density housing developments
being proposed.
"College Park" was the third community identified as a neighborhood that would benefit from specific
representation, therefore, should form its own district. This area has two city colleges and the
fairgrounds surrounded by single family residences. The group stated they deal with traffic issues as
well as tourists on a daily basis. Another area identified was referred to as "Mesa Verde'. This
community was described as affluent and their needs may not be in tuned with the rest of the City. The
Community Meeting #2 — Mapping Exercise Summaries
group agreed they would benefit from having their own district. In the south west area is a community
that is largely Latino, and per the group, should be kept together. The group stated Latinos have never
been represented in the Council and would greatly benefit from having someone focused on their
interests and needs. On the eastside, the group described a community that has been largely
underdeveloped since the 1970's and would benefit from the formation of a district.
Lastly, this group reported they were not trying to create districts but rather, come up with 6 distinct
areas that share common interests.
GROUP 1.2 1 Mapping Exercise Facilitators: Kathy Ortiz-Cobian, Colin Valles and Edna Jimenez
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This group was made up of residents from 5 different areas in Costa Mesa. This group was highly
sensitive to the needs of every community and focused their efforts on forming districts based on what
they believed were similar interest and needs. The group started by differentiating the area known as
the "Westside" from what is known as "Mesa Verde'. The "Westside' was described as a neighborhood
comprised of single family homes and high-density apartments with a large Latino population. The group
agreed the 'Westside" should have its own district and the vast majority of Latinos should be included.
The "Mesa Verde" community was described as an affluent area with similar socio-economic interests
and would benefit from having their own district. The group stated that Fairview Park and the Costa
Mesa Country Club act as a natural boundary, and ultimately decided to include Fairview Park in the
"Westside" district and the county club in the "Mesa Verde" district.
Community Meeting #2 — Mapping Exercise Summaries
In the center, the group identified the community of "College Park." The group felt this area may have
similar impacts and concerns because of the colleges and fairgrounds and what that brings, such as
traffic, congestion and visitors. The next community described was the "Eastside' community. This
community was characterized as a high -traffic area with no real green space area for families. The group
stated the "Eastside' should have their own district as they would benefit from someone who is aware
of their specific needs: traffic, lack of green space and the feeling of being detached form the City as
they are separated entirely by the SR -55 Freeway. The area north of the 1-405 Freeway was described as
having a mixture of business and residential developments. Wakeham Park was identified as a place
where the community gathers and felt that the traffic issues this area shares with the industrial area on
the eastside of the 1-405 Freeway should warrant this community having its own district.
Lastly, the group decided that 5 districts is preferred but one member of the group was not opposed to
having 6 districts and an at large mayor.
Community Meeting #2 — Mapping Exercise Summaries
City of Costa Mesa Voting District Formation
Community Meeting #2
Saturday, June 4, 2016 (Halecrest Park)
Questions and Comments
Question 1: What happens if no one runs in a district?
Question 2: Is the City Council going to tell us what they are looking for?
Statement 1: Very interested in 7 districts.
Statement 2: It is expected to be 5 districts but could change.
Question 3: Who decides which map goes on ballot?
Question 4: Is it possible for City Council to vote for a 5 or 7 districts?
Question 5: What happens if decision cannot be reach?
Question 6: Is lawsuit being driven by 3 councilmembers from Mesa Verde?
Question 7: Who is suing us?
Question 8: When we redraw does it have to 50% Latinos?
Community Meeting #2 — Mapping Exercise Summaries
III. Notification
Notification Details
City residents were notified of Round 1 community meetings through a variety of notification tools
including:
Costa Mesa Connected E-mail blasts (1,200 recipients): May 24, May 31, and June 10
Costa Mesa Minute: May 31, June 2, 3, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17
Announcements
City Council
MIKA (June 6, 2016)
Unidos in Baker
St. Joachim service
Social Media
Facebook Page: June 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 17, 18,
Twitter Handle: June 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 17, 18,
Additional blogs and Costa Mesa Television (via Costa Mesa Minute)
Press Releases
Norma Roque: Univision
City of Costa Mesa webpage
Counter Drop-offs
Counter distributions were set-up at the locations listed below:
EI Metate Market
Super Imperial Market & Deli
Alejandro's Mexican Food
EI Toro Market Market
EI Toro Market Tortilleria
EI Campeon Carniceria #2
Downtown Recreation Center
St. Joachim Church
Neighborhood Community Center
Donald Dungan Library
Extended Outreach — the following community leaders disseminated Round 1 meeting information to
organization members and asked members to distribute flyers to contacts
Keturah Kennedy, Executive Director at MIKA CDC
Effy Sanchez, MIKXs liaison
Walter Garcia, the Crossings Church and Unidos in Baker
Newport -Mesa Unified School District: Factsheets (English/Spanish) posted on Peachjar: June 18
Door -Knocking
Nadia Flores, former Director of Community Engagement for the non-profit Think Together, canvased
areas in the Westside, per her own accord
Community Events
Lions Club Fish Fry (City hosted booth): flyer distribution
Additional Press
Media Coverage (Costa Mesa Voting Districts Formation)
Los Angeles Times: April 20, May 8, 26, June 3
Orange County Register: April 18, 20, May 4, June 9
Round 2 -Community Meetings
Summary Report
June 15 and 18, 2016
Costa Mesa
City of Costa Mesa
Voting District Formation
Public Involvement Program
Round 2 - Community Meetings Summary Report
June 15 and 18, 2016
Overview
The City of Costa Mesa initiated a Public Participation Plan for the formation of proposed city council
districts. Community participation is paramount for the collaborative formation of voting districts to be
voted on during the next municipal election on November 8, 2016. Round 1 of the community
involvement process began with "Meet the Expert' meetings, where interested parties had an
opportunity to meet with the City's demographics expert, Dave Ely of Compass Demographics, and review
sample maps, provide input, and if interested, develop their own voting district maps. Subsequently, two
community meetings were held in the City of Costa Mesa to help solicit community input regarding
potential voting district boundaries at the initial stage of the Voting District Formation (VDF). Meeting
attendees had the opportunity to learn about the process, provide input on the make-up of the potential
City Council districts, and review and comment on the four Sample Maps (Sample A, Sample B, Sample C,
and Sample 7A) developed by Dave Ely. In addition, community members were given a map of Costa
Mesa and were asked to share their perspectives regarding communities of interest, natural boundaries
and/or highlight various communities within the City. All input received is detailed in Round 1 Community
Meeting Summary Report.
The second round of the VDF process began in mid-June 2016. The City offered another opportunity to
participate in "Meet the Expert' meetings, however, no one participated during this round. Two
community meetings were hosted during Round 2: the first on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 7:00 PM
to 9:00 PM and the second on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Meeting attendees
had the opportunity to provide input on Draft Maps which were developed with the public input received
on the Sample Maps during the Round 1 community meetings.
Information and recommendations received from the second round of community meetings as well as
demographic analysis, will be incorporated by Dave Ely into draft voting district Proposal Maps. The
Proposed Map(s) will be presented to the City Council at a public hearing on July 5, 2016. This public
hearing will also serve as an additional forum for the community to voice its opinions on the proposed
district boundary lines.
II. Meeting Details/Format
Community meetings were offered at different times and dates for convenience and to help increase
participation. One of the meetings was held during the weekend morning hours and the other meeting
was hosted during the week in the evening. Each of the community meetings consisted of the same
format, materials, and presentation. Upon entering, attendees were welcomed, asked to sign -in and
handed a packet consisting of the following (See Appendix I for a copy of all meeting materials):
• Meeting agenda (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
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• Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Costa Mesa VDF Fact Sheet (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Guiding principles (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Draft Maps and data tables
• Demographic data
All of the materials available at the meetings were also available electronically on the website. Spanish
and Vietnamese interpreters made announcements at the initiation of every meeting offering their
services. Spanish translation was used during both community meetings.
Participants were informed the community meetings would be an "open house' style gathering without a
formal presentation and all would be given an opportunity to voice their thoughts, comments and ask
questions regarding the Sample and Draft Maps as well as the maps created during the Round 1
workshops by participants.
Throughout the meeting room, large boards with illustrations of Sample and Draft Maps were available
for viewing. City staff and consultants were available to explain the process and the following:
Sample Maps— (Sample A, Sample B, Sample C, and Sample 7A)
These maps were created to initiate public discussion and have received input throughout the VDF
process. The community had an opportunity to view and asks questions regarding the population
numbers and react to the proposed boundaries in each of the Sample Maps during the first and second
round of community meetings.
Draft Maps — (Draft 1, Draft 2, 6D Draft 1, 7D Draft 1)
Dave Ely developed the Draft Maps after reviewing the Round 1 community feedback regarding the
Sample Maps, community's perspectives on the City's natural boundaries and communities of interest.
The table below shows the number of participants per meeting. It is important to note that some
individuals preferred not to sign in while others attended both meetings.
To commence the meetings, Yesenia Arias of Arellano Associates provided a brief explanation of the VDF
involvement process and the community participation thus far. Dave Ely of Compass Demographics
presented criteria considered for the voting district formation, including demographic and geographic.
Mr. Ely described the Draft Maps he created based on information and recommendations received from
the first round of community meetings, demographic analysis as well as other relevant information.
Following Mr. Ely's presentation, attendees were granted the opportunity to make comments and ask
questions regarding the proposed Draft Maps. Yesenia Arias mediated the public comment sections and
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informed all attendees they also had the opportunity to share their comments and/or questions by email
to districtelections@costamesaca.gov, if they preferred. Public participation was unguided but all
participants who stated a comment or asked a question were asked if they preferred one proposed map
over the others and why.
The meetings were adjourned once all comments and questions were shared. Ms. Arias thanked all
present and informed participants of the upcoming Public Hearings on July 5, 2016 and July 12, 2016.
Ill. Community Input
The second round of community meetings offered Costa Mesa residents and business owners an
opportunity to voice overall statements about the VDF process, provide input and ask questions about
the Draft and Sample Maps created by David Ely. All public input was recorded on flip charts. To see
specific comments recorded at each meeting, please see Appendix II.
There were several recurring themes at both community meetings. Participants noted existing bonds
between several neighborhoods and those areas should not be divided. Specifically, residents described
the north west part of town, known as Mesa Verde and the east part of the city, known as the Eastside as
areas that warrant their own district. These areas are united by schools and social economic status. The
Eastside is a part of the city where dealing with traffic related to the CA SR -55 Freeway and lack of green
space serve as commonalities. There was also significant support for the area in the center of Costa
Mesa, known as College Park, to have its own district. That part of town is unified by economic entities
that attract outsiders and contribute greatly to the City's revenue. Those businesses include Orange
Coast College and the Orange County Fairgrounds, to name a few.
Further, community members expressed the need for the Latino community to have representation. The
district created south of Mesa Verde on both Draft 1 (District 4) and Draft 2 (District 4) was supported by
the participants in both meetings. Community members residing in this specific area of the city stated
that the district was well defined. Commonalities in the district were overcrowding and lack of parking.
Additionally, the general consensus among the residents present was that districts be divided as
organically as possible. Participants felt that certain streets and highways should be dividers as they are
already used to unite or divide certain neighborhoods. Some suggested Harbor Blvd, all the way north to
McArthur Blvd, be the main divisor separating Mesa Verde from the community adjacent to them on the
east. Fairview Park was also a point of contention for many present. Many felt that the park should be
divided into two districts so that one district does not have full control over the park's undertakings.
Others felt that the park should be a part of the southern district (District 3) in Draft 1.
Residents at both community meetings predominantly preferred the five district maps: Draft 1 and Draft
2. Support garnered for these maps centered on their clear focus on providing representation for all
similar neighborhoods and because they gave the Latino community maximum representation: a group
that has historically lacked a voice. The only dissenting opinion on Draft 1 was that Fairview Park was
included in one district and most present reported that the park was a significant part of the entire City
and no one district should have full control over it; however, the community felt that if the park needs to
be in one particular district it should be included in District 3. Community members reiterated their
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support for this map even while there were minor concerns as to why specific streets were used to divide
districts.
As far as Draft 1, residents at the second meeting reported preference for this draft with the contingency
that the divider on the east of Mesa Verde be moved to Harbor Blvd up to McArthur Blvd. Those present
believed this would be a better reflection of existing boundaries between neighborhoods already
acknowledged by most residents. Regarding Draft 2, residents asked Dave Ely to reconsider a scenario
where Mesa Del Mar would not be divided in order to keep the community together. Both Draft 1 and 2
were heavily supported by residents living in various parts of the City including District 4.
Participants vastly rejected 6D Draft 1. Residents and business owners alike were in agreement that 6
districts would unfairly divide the City, and lead to a mayor being elected at -large: a sentiment that all
present unanimously rejected. A mayor at large was not supported because residents believed if there
was a council member and a mayor from the same district, that particular district would have the upper
hand in the policy decision making process. As stated by many present, the position of mayor should be
rotated among the council. Many agreed that the mayor should partake in ceremonial activities and
serve as a City representative but the position of mayor should not carry any more weight than other
council members.
7D Draft 1 received nominal support. For the most part, those present believe a city council consisting on
7 members would lead to "too many cooks in the kitchen" and residents were adamant about
maintaining the status quo in relation to the amount of seats on the City council.
Lastly, many concerns and questions were voiced at the meetings; all of which were assuaged by the
expert demographer, Dave Ely. Mr. Ely summarized the recent actions that lead to the call for change
and briefly explained the California Voting Rights Act. Residents also requested explanations regarding
map creation and what is essential to create an ethical and fair district. The demographer explained the
role demographics and population play in district formation and clarified that districts cannot be created
to simply look good or form a well-defined shape: a strict set of rules needs to be followed.
Residents also had questions regarding the possibility of an empty council seat and the protocol if no one
from a particular district ran for a vacancy. The demographer explained that the standing city council
would have the right to appoint a representative from those they deemed qualified who resides in the
specific district missing a representative.
Both meetings wrapped up with a tally. Participants were asked to vote for the Draft Map they preferred.
Some attendees did not vote while others voted for more than one map. Further, a few guest voted for a
specific map but attached a caveat to it. During the first meeting, Draft 1 received overwhelming support
particularly, if Fairview Park was divided among two districts. 7D Draft 1 received nominal support. Draft
2 and 6D Draft 1 did not receive any support during the tally exercise.
During the second meeting, the tally exercise resulted in a similar outcome as during the first meeting.
Draft 1 and Draft 2 received overwhelming support with the caveat that Harbor Blvd be the divisor east of
Mesa Verde. 7D Draft 1 received only nominal support and 6D Draft 1 did not receive any support.
Finally, there was a brief discussion of the next steps, which promoted additional community involvement
opportunities including a public hearing at the next City Council meeting on July 5, 2016.
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Appendices
Meeting Materials
• Meeting agenda (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Costa Mesa VDF Fact Sheet (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Guiding principles (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
• Draft Maps and data tables
• Demographic data
II. Community Meeting Notes
III. Notification
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AGENDA
Round 2 Community Open Houses
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
7 PM — 9 PM
St. Joachim Catholic Church
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA
A. Open House
Saturday, June 18, 2016
10 AM -12 PM
Balearic Community Center
1975 Balearic Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
i. Project information and staff are available to answer any of your questions or concerns.
(There will be no formal presentation except for map descriptions)
B. Welcome
C. Map Descriptions
D. Community Feedback
E. Closing
Costa Mesa
Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92628 a,
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AGENDA
Ronda 2 de Reuniones de Puertas Abiertas
Miercoles, 15 de junio 15 de 2016
7-9 PM
St. Joachim Catholic Church
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA
A. Jornada de Puertas Abiertas
Sabado, 18 de junio de 2016
10 AM -12 PM
Balearic Community Center
1975 Balearic Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
Informacion y personal del proyecto estan disponibles para contestar cualquiera de sus
preguntas o inquietudes.
(No habra presentacion formal con excepcion de las descripciones de los mapas)
B. Bienvenida
C. Descripciones de los Mapas
D. Aportaciones de la Comunidad
E. Come
Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92628
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1. Why is the voting process changing?
The City of Costa Mesa is proposing to change from the City's
current at -large elections to geographically defined district
elections. The objective of the Voting District Formation
process is to ensure compliance with the California Voting
Rights Act and ensure minority votes are not diluted. The City
will place a ballot measure before the voters in November 2016
to consider a district -based election system map. Depending
on the district map selected for the ballot, voters may also
determine whether they will directly elect a mayor or if one
will be selected by way of rotation amongst the current
councilmembers, as is currently the case.
2. What is the Voting Rights Act and why is it
important?
The Voting Rights Act is federal legislation adopted in the
1960s protecting the rights of all citizens to participate in the
voting process. This legislation has provisions ensuring
underrepresented groups have equal opportunities for voting
and representation. The California Voting Rights Act has
additional provisions with the purpose of ensuring equal
access to voting and representation. All City activities used to
create these newly formed voting districts will follow and
comply with both the spirit and letter of the law, including
those laid out by both the federal and state Voting Rights Acts.
3. What are district -based elections?
In a district -based election, voters elect a single representative
from within their district to represent them on the City Council.
The intent of district -based elections is to provide opportunity
for geographic and demographic representation based on
each district's constituents with similar goals and concerns as
others in their respective geographic area. District elections
allow City Council representation across defined geographic
sections of the City, providing opportunities for representation
in communities that may not have previously had a Council
Member serve from their neighborhood.
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4. What will be the process for creating voting
districts?
The process will have both a technical and community input
component completed in tandem to define and create the
best recommendation for creating the district boundaries to
place on the November 2016 ballot. The technical process
requires the formation of nearly equal districts based on
population (ideally within 5 percent from smallest to
largest). However, secondary factors also play a major role
including: topography, geography, cohesiveness, contiguity,
compactness, integrity of territory, communities of interest
and significant and sensitive land uses.
Community participation is vital to ensure properformation
of the districts. An assortment of materials, meetings and
other social media communication tools will be utilized to
inform and engage the public throughout the technical
process. This will include a minimum of two rounds of
public workshops, opportunities for interested individuals
to meet directly with Compass Demographics (the
demographer hired to assist the City with this process) to
provide direct input on boundary lines and two public
hearings at City Council meetings.
5. What is a community of interest?
A community of interest is any distinctive area within the
City that has a definable group of people, unique
geography or some other distinguishable feature or
characteristic that it would be undesirable to divide in the
creation of voting districts. Some of these may already be
clearly established and others may be defined as a result of
this process. This distinction requires strong community
input to ensure communities of interest are maintained in
this process. For example, the Orange Coast College campus
is a definable area that the community may believe should
not be split by a district boundary.
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6. Who will approve the final districts?
The consultant team hired to complete the technical study,
Compass Demographics, will provide a written report that
City staff will use to provide the City Council with a
recommendation, following community meetings, public
input and public hearings. Ultimately, the City Council will
vote to approve the best recommended voting district map
and only that map will be placed on the November 2016
ballot for the Costa Mesa voters to consider. The City Council
will also determine whether the measure should include a
directly elected mayor or continue with the current
rotational system.
7. When will these new districts take effect?
If City voters adopt the November 2016 ballot measure, the
new voting districts will immediately take effect. However,
the first election to be held using these newly formed
districts would occur in November 2018. Councilmembers
will serve out their current terms.
8. What will happen to existing council members if
the districts go into effect?
Current Council Members may serve the remainder of the
term to which they were elected and will continue to serve
at -large regardless of where they live. Once a current
Councilmember's seat is up for re-election, that seat would
be subject to by -district election depending on the order in
which districts are selected to vote.
9. How will creating voting districts affect mel
If the ballot measure passes, beginning in 2018, residents in
the City of Costa Mesa will have the opportunity to vote for
candidates who run in the district in which they live. Once
elected, these City Council Members will provide direct
representation of the unique population, issues and
challenges found within each of the districts. City Council
elections are staggered. Depending on what map, if any,
passes, two or three district seats will be on the November
2018 ballot and the remaining district seats will appear on
the 2020 ballot.
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10. Why is my participation important?
This process, and the resulting decisions, are critical to the
leadership and future of Costa Mesa. It is important that these
voting district boundaries clearly and accurately represent the
varying geographic areas and unique demographic groups
found within our community. Your participation will help bring
clarity to the process and help better understand the issues
important to you as we look at volumes of data to help create
balanced and representative districts.
11. What if the district -based elections and
corresponding map measure is not approved?
If the measure is defeated, it is possible that litigation will ensue.
If that happens, while the court considers the potential
proceedings, the current at -large election system will remain in
place. The November 2016 ballot will contain only one measure
to establish district elections which includes only one
correlating district map. If voters defeat the measure, then both
the question regarding district -based elections as well as the
recommended map are defeated.
12. How will my input be used?
Your input will help inform the technical process which will be
based on a collection of data and analytics. We will ask you to
share with us what is important to you, where you think the
boundaries should go to protect communities of interest and
other clarifying questions that will help us in the development
of voting district recommendations.
13. Where can I learn more about the process and get
additional information including scheduled public
meetings?
For this process, the City has set up a host of communication
tools and ways for the public to receive information and provide
input. The City has established a project webpage at
www costamesaca.00v under Voting District Formation. All
meeting information and project materials will be posted on
the website for your review. You can also email your comments
or questions to districtelectionsancostamesaca.govorvia direct
mail to: City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, City Clerk,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. For additional information,
please call (714) 754-5225.
1. i,Por que est6 cambiando el proceso de votaci6n? 4. 2Cu61 sera el proceso de creaci6n de los
La ciudad de Costa Mesa est6 proponiendo cambiar de las
elecciones corrientes de la Ciudad a elecciones en general para
definir geogr6ficamente distritos de elecciones. EI objetivo del
proceso de formaci6n de distritos de votaci6n es asegurar el
cumplimiento de la Ley de Derechos Electorales de California y
asegurar que los votos minoritarios no se diluyan. La Ciudad
colocar6 una medida de votaci6n ante los votantes en noviembre
de 2016 para considerar un mapa del sistema electoral basado en
distritos. Dependiendo del mapa de distrito seleccionado para la
votaci6n, los votantes tambien pueden determinar sl eligen
directamente a un alcalde o si se elegir6 uno por media de rotaci6n
entre los concejales actuales, como es el caso actualmente.
2. iQue es la Ley de Derechos Electorales y por
que es importante?
La Ley de Derechos Electorales es una legislaci6n federal aprobada
en 1960 para proteger los derechos de todos los dudadanos para
participar en el proceso de votaci6n. Esta legislaci6n tiene
disposiciones que garantizan que los grupos menos representados
tengan igualdad de oportunidades para la votaci6n y
representaci6n. La Ley de Derechos Electorales de California tiene
disposiciones adicionales con el prop6sito de garantizar la igualdad
de acceso a voto y representaci6n. Todas las adividades de la
Ciudad utilizadas para crear estos distritos eledorales
recientemente formados seguirin y cumplir6n con el espfritu y la
tetra de la ley, incluidos los indicados tanto por las [eyes federales y
estatales de Derechos Electorales.
3. ZQue son las elecciones basadas en distritos?
En una elecci6n basada en los distritos, los votantes eligen a un solo
representante dentro de su distrito para que los represente en el
consejo de la Ciudad. La intenci6n de las elecciones basadas en
distritos es proporcionar oportunidades para la representaci6n
geografica y demogrdfica en base a los constituyentes de cada
distrito con metas y preocupaciones como las de otros en sus
respedivas Areas geogr6ffcas similares. Las elecciones de distrito
permiten la representaci6n del consejo de la Ciudad a traves de
secciones geogr6ficas definidas de la Ciudad, proporcionando
oportunidades para la representaci6n de las comunidades que
pueden no haber tenido previamente un Miembro del Consejo para
servir a su vecindario.
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distritos electorales?
EI proceso tendr6 tanto un componente tecnico como de
la comunidad completado de forma conjunta para definir
y crear la mejor recomendaci6n para la creaci6n de los
limites de distritos para colocarlos en las elecciones de
noviembre de 2016. EI proceso tecnico requiere la
formaci6n de distritos casi iguales basados en la poblaci6n
(idealmente dentro de un 5 per ciento entre el menor y el
mayor). sin embargo, factores secundarios tambien juegan
un papel importante incluyendo: la topograffa, la
geografia, la cohesi6n, la contigiiidad, la compacidad, la
integridad del territorio, las comunidades de interes y los
uses importantes y sensibles de la tierra.
La participaci6n comunitaria es vital para asegurar la
formaci6n adecuada de los distritos. Una mezcla de
materiales, reuniones y otras herramientas de medios de
comunicaci6n social se utilizarin para informar e
involucrar al pdblico durante todo el proceso tecnico. Esto
incluir6 un minima de dos rondas de talleres publicos,
oportunidades para las personas interesadas a reunirse
diredamente con Compass Demographics (el dem6grafo
contratado para ayudar a la Ciudad con este proceso) para
proporcionar informaci6n direda sabre las Ifneas de
contorno y varias audiencias p6blicas en las reuniones del
Consejo de la Ciudad.
5. zQue es una comunidad de intereses?
Una comunidad de intereses es cualquier area distintiva
dentro de la ciudad que tiene un grupo definib[e de Bente,
geografia Unica o alguna otra caraderfstica distinguible o
caracterfstica que no sena conveniente dividir en la
creaci6n de distritos de votaci6n. Algunos de estos pueden
estar ya claramente estab[ecidos y otros se puede definir
como resultado de este proceso. Esta distinci6n requiere
un fuerte aporte de la comunidad para asegurar que las
comunidades de intereses se mantengan en este proceso.
Per ejemplo, el campus de Orange Coast College es un
6rea definida per la comunidad que creemos que no
deberfa ser dividida per un fmite del distrito.
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6. iQuien aprobar6 los distritos finales?
EI equipo consultor contratado para completar el estudto
tecnico, Compass Demographics, proporcionar6 un
informe escrito que personal de la Ciudad usar6 para
proporcionar al Consejo de la Ciudad una recomendaci6n,
despues de las reuniones de la comunidad, aportaciones
del publico y audienctas publicas. En Ultima instancia, el
Consejo de la Ciudad votary para aprobar el mapa de la
zona de votaci6n mejor recomendado y s6lo ese mapa sera
colocado en la edici6n la papeleta de noviembre del ano
2016 para que los votantes de Costa Mesa to consideren. EI
Consejo de la Ciudad tambien determinara si la medida
debe incluir un alcalde elegido directamente o continuar
con el sistema de rotaci6n actual.
7. ZCuando entrar6n estos nuevos distritos en vigor?
Si los votantes de la Ciudad adoptan la medida de
votaci6n de noviembre de 2016, los nuevos distritos de
votaci6n entraran en vigor de forma inmediata. Sin
embargo, la primera elecci6n que se Ileve a cabo
utilizando estos distritos reci6n formados ocurriria en
noviembre de 2018. Los Concejales terminarin sus
terminos actuates.
8. tQue pasar6 con los miembros del consejo
existente si los distritos entran en vigor?
Los miembros actuates del Consejo podr6n actuar durante el
resto del plazo para el que fueron elegidos y seguir6n
sirviendo en general, independientemente de donde vivan.
Una vez que el asiento del miembro del Concejo actual este
para reelecci6n, ese asiento estaria sujeto a las elecciones
por distrito seg6n el orden en que se selecdonen los
distritos de votaci6n.
9. �Omo me afectar6 la creaci6n de los distritos
de votaci6n?
Si la medida de la votaci6n pasa, a partir de 2018, los
residentes en la ciudad de Costa Mesa tendr6n la
oportunidad de votar por los candidatos que se eligen en el
distrito en el que viven. Una vez elegidos, estos Miembros
del Consejo de la Ciudad proporcionar6n representaci6n
directa a las poblaci6n, problemas y retos unicos que se
encuentran en cada uno de los distritos. Las elecciones del
Consejo de la ciudad son escalonadas. Dependiendo de cu61
mapa, en su caso, pasa, dos o tres asientos de distrito
estar6n en la papeleta de noviembre de 2018 y las
cabeceras de distrito restantes aparecer6n en la papeleta el
ano 2020.
10. [Por clue es importante mi participaci6n?
Este proceso, y las decisiones resultantes, son fundamentales
para el liderazgo y el futuro de Costa Mesa. Es importante que
estos limites de los distritos de votaci6n con claridad y
precist6n representen las distintas areas geogr6ficas y grupos
demogr6ftcos unicos que se encuentran dentro de nuestra
comunidad. Su participacion nos ayudar6 a determinar con
claridad el proceso y ayudar6 a comprender mejor las
cuestiones importantes para usted al ver los volumenes de
datos para ayudar a crear distritos equilibrados y
representativo.
11. ZQue para si las elecciones basadas en
distritos y la correspondiente medida de
mapa no son aprobados?
Si no pasa, es posible que se produzca litigio. Si eso sucede,
mientras que el tribunal considera los posibles procedimientos,
el actual sistema de elecci6n en general se mantendr6 en su
lugar. La votaci6n de noviembre de 2016 contendr6 una sola
medida para establecer las elecciones de distrito que incluye
s6lo un mapa correlativo de distritos. Si los votantes derrotan la
medida, tanto la pregunta sabre las elecciones basadas en
distritos, ast como el mapa recomendado son derrotados.
12. ZC6mo se utilizara mi aportaci6n?
Su aportaci6n ayudar6 a informar at proceso tecnico que se
basa en una colecci6n de datos y analisis. Le pediremos
compartir con nosotros to que es importante para usted, d6nde
usted cree que los limites deben it para proteger a las
comunidades de intereses y otras preguntas aclaratorias que
nos ayudar6n en el desarrollo de las recomendaciones de los
distritos de votaci6n.
13. 4136nde puedo encontrar mos informaci6n sobre
el proceso y obtener informaci6n adicional,
incluyendo reuniones publicas programadas?
Para este proceso, el Consejo de la Ciudad ha puesto en marcha
una Serie de herramientas de comunicaci6n y formas para el
publico para recibir informaci6n y aportar informaci6n. La Ciudad
ha establecido una p6gina web del proyecto en
www.costamesaca.¢ov bajo Voter District Formation (Formaci6n
de Distritos Electoralesj. Todos los materiales de informaci6n de
reuniones y del ser6 publicada en la p6gina web para su revisi6n.
Tambten puede enviar sus comentarios o preguntas a
districtelections@costamesaca.¢ov o a traves de correo directo a:
City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, City Clerk, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Para obtener informact6n adicional, por
favor Ilame al (714) 754-5225.
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1. Tai sao titin trinh bau cur thay d6i? 4. Tien trinh thannh lap cac dia hat bau cur se IA gi?
Thanh Ph8 Costa Mesa dang d`e nghi sir thay do'i tie"n trinh bau c6r
W can ban toin th6nh pho'sang can ban bau cir then dia hat dugc
x6c Binh qua dia ly. Muc tieu c6a titin trinh Thanh Lap Dia Hat Bau
Cif la de dim boo sgtuan th6 Dao Luft Quyen B6 Phie'u California
va de' dim bio la phie"u bau c6a nhGng ngubi thieu s6 kh6ng bi
glim hiou luc. Thanh Ph6 se dura ra dq thio luat de cir tri b6 phie'u
vao thing it nam 2016 cuv xet mot bin do dia hat durgc xac dinh
theo dia ly. Tuy theo ban db dia hat dugc Iva chgn de dura ra bau
cv cho cir tri thong qua, cac cir tri cOng c6 the x6c dinh xem liou hp
se" bau mot Thi Trvang trVc tie'p hoot ne'u mot thi trurang s6 dugc
chgn ra theo tach luan phien tur nhvng nghi vien hoi dong dvang
nhiom nhurtrong trviyng hqp hi¢n nay.
2. Dao Luat ve Quyen Bau Cur la gi va tai sao
dao luat nay quan trong?
Dao Luat ve Quyen Bau Cir la lust lien bang durgc thong qua trong
thap nien 1960 bao v@ c6c quyen c6a tat ci c6c tong din durgc
tham gia vao titin trinh bau cir. Luat nay c6 nhvng quy Binh dam
boo nhvng nh6m ngurbi kh6ng dvgc dai dian day du c6 nhvng ca
hoi d6ng flu dee b6 phieu va dai dion. Dao Luat ve Quyen Bau Cir
Californi c6 nhvng quy Binh b6 sung vai muc Tch dim bao sq tie'p
can dong deu dai vai vioc bau cir va dai di¢n. Ta't ca nhGng hoot
thing c6a Thanh Pho' dugc sir dung dee thanh lap nhvng dia hot bau
cir m6 durgc thie't lap se twin theo dung vai tinh than va not dung
c6a lust le, ke' ci nhGng dieu durgc dit ra Uri ca hai Dao Luat ve
Quyen Bau Cir lien bang v6 tie'u bang.
3. Cat cuoc bau c& theo dia hat la gi?
Trong mot cuoc bau cir then dia hat, c6c cir tri chgn mot doi dion
trong dia hat c6a hq de doi dian cho ho trong H$i Dong Nghj Vien
Thanh Ph8. y dinh c6a c6c cuoc bau cir theo dia hat la de cung ca'p
ca hoi dai dion theo dia ly va dawn so' dva vao cu tri c6a tUng dia hot
vai nhvng muc tieu va nhvng m6i quan tam Wong tV nhv nhvng
ngurai khat trong khu vurc dia ly c6a hq. Cac cuoc bau cir theo dia
hot cho ph€p cac khu vVc dia ly trong Thanh Ph8 c6 dai dian trong
Hol Dong Nghj Vien, cung ca'p ca hoi cho c6c cgng dong trvac day
c6 the d"a kh6ng c6 Nghj Vien durgc bau tv khu pho' c6a ho.
Tien trinh se c6 ci hai thanh phan y kie'n d6ng g6p ve 6 ve
mat kV thuat Ian tir cgng dong trurerc sau dee nhan dinh va too
Idp de nghi tat nhet cho c6c ranh giai dia hat de" cho dr tri b6
phie'u thong qua vao thing 11 nam 2016. titin trinnh kV thuat
doi h6i sv thanh lap cac dia hot gin nhir dong deeu vai nhau
dua tren dawn so' (mot tach ly turang trong vbng 5 phan tram
tv nh6 nhat den Ian nha't). Tuy nhien, nhGng yeu to'thu' ye'u
cOng d6ng g6p mot vai tr6 chu yeeu bao gom: dia hinh, dia ly,
sur g6n bd, tinh ti 1; gi6p, sq chat che, tinh town ven c6a khu
vqc, c6c tong dong c6 cung quyen Iqi va sq sir dung da't dai
ding kee 0 nhay b6n.
SV tham giai c6a tong dong la dieu soo'ng cbn de' dim bao su
thanh lap x6c ding c6c dia hat. Mot tap hqp nhvng tai lii u,
c6c buoi hoi hqp, va nhvng cgng cu truy`en th6ng dai ch6ng xa
hoi se dugc s6 dung de th6ng bao va khuyen khich sV tham
gia c6a tong ch6ng trong suo't tie'n trinh ky thuat niy. Dieu
nay se bao gom to'i thie'u hai vbng hoi hop cho cling chOng,
c6c ca hoi cho nhvng ca nhan c6 quan tam de' gip ga trvc
tie'p vai Compass Demographics (nha din so" hqc dugc thug
mean de trq gi6p Th6nh Pho' trong tien trinh niy) ng5 hau
cung ca'p trgc tiep y kien ve c6c ranh giai va mot vai c6c bu6i
dieu tran tai cac bu8i hqp c6a Hqi Dong Nghj vien.
5. Mot tong dong c6 cung quyen Iqi la gi?
Mot cgng d6ng c6 cung quyen IVi Ia bit cd khu vVc khat la
nao nam trong Thanh Pho' c6 mot nh6m ngurbi c6 the x6c dinh
durgc, dia ly doc dao hoot mot vai doc diem kh6c c6 the' phan
blot dugc hoic doc tinh gay ra ba't Iqi khi phan Chia trong
tang cuoc thanh lap dia hat bau cir. Mot vai dieu nay c6 the
da durgc thie't lop ro rot vi nhGng dieu kh6c c6 the' da dugc
Ac dinh khi tri thanh ket qua c6a tieen trinh nay. Sv phan bi@t
nay yeu cau su, d6ng g6p y kien manh me de dam bao c6c
cgng dong cung quyen Iqi durgc duy tri trong tie'n trinh nay.
Thi du, khuon vien trurang Dai Hoc Orange Coast College la
mot khu vVc: c6 the' x6c dinh rang tong dong d6 kh6ng nen
dugc Phan Chia theo ranh giai dia hat.
= Muo"n bi9t them chi tiet, vui long lien lac voi:
Brenda Green, City Clerk j (714) 754-5225 j districtelections@costamesaca.gov
Costa Mesa
6. Ai se chap thuan c6c dia hat cuoi cung?
Nh6m tu'va'n dugc mtr6'n dee hoan toa't vi2c nghien cu'u kV
thuat, Compass Demographics, se cung cap mot ban phuc
trinh bang van ban ma nhan vien Thanh Pho so sir dung dee
trinh bay de nghi cho Hoi Dong Nghj Vien sau khi c6 nh0'ng
buoi hop cung Bong, y kieen d6ng g6p cua cong ch6ng va
nhung phien dieu tran cong khai. Cuo'i cung, Hoi Dong Nghj
Vien Thanh Pho" se bieu quyet de'' chap thuan mot ban do
dia hot bau cu• dugc de nghi tot nhat va chi c6 ban do d6
se dugc d,ra ra cho cir tri 6& Costa Mesa b6 phie'u quye't
djnh vao thing 11 nam 2016. Hoi Dong Nghi Vien Thanh
Pho' cung se xac djnh xem IiQu dg thio lust c6 nen bao
gom chic vu thi tnr6ng dugc bau trgc tie'p hodc tiep tuc
v6'i ho thong luan phien nhu• hiQn nay.
7. Cac dia hat mai se c6 hieu Vc khi nao?
Ne"u cir tri Thanh Pho" b6 phie"u thong qua dV thio ludt
vao thing 11 nam 2016, c6c dia hat bau cO mai se c6
h ft lurc tic thbi. Tuy nhien, cuoc bau cO dau tien sO
dung c6c dia hat m6'i via dugc thanh lap nay se dien tieen
vao thing 11 nam 2018. Cac nghi vien se phuc vu het
nhiom ky hi@n toi cua ho.
8. Chuyen gi se xay ra cho c6c nghi vien neu cac
dia hat bat dau c6 hieu lu'c?
C6c Nghi Vien duang Worn c6 the phuc vu het nhi@m ky m
aho d adugc bau va se tie'p tuc phuc vv town thanh pho bat
ke no'i ho cu ngv. Sau khi c6 mot ghe' Nghj Vien ed61n hon
bau cO, ghe dd se" dugc bau theo dia hot theo thCr tg nhCrng
dia hat dugc chon de' bo phie"u.
9. Vigc thanh lap c6c dia hat bau cir se c6 6nh
hu'6'ng v&i toi nhu'the nao?
Nee'u du thio lust dugc thong qua, bat dau vao nam 2018
cac cu On trong thanh pho' Costa Mesa se c6 co hoi bo
phieu cho c6c Ong cO vien ra tranh cO trong dia hat ho sinh
song. Sau khi dac cO, nhCrng Nghi Vien Hoi Dong Thanh Pho"
nay se 16 dai bleu trVc tiep cho din so', cho nhCrng van de va
kh6 khan c6 bi@t cua ting dia hat 66. Cac cuoc bau cir Nghj
Vien Hoi Dong Thanh Pho'se dugc to chin xen U. Tuy theo
ban do dugc chap thuan, ne'u c6, hai hone ba ghe nghi vien
theo dia hat se dugc bau vao thing 11 nam 2018 va so ghe'
con lai se dugc b6 phieu vao nam 2020.
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10. Tai sao syr tham gia cha toi quan trong?
Tien trinh nay, va nhCrng quyet djnh theo sau, c6 tinh c6ch toi quan
trong cho su lanh dao va tuang lai cha Costa Mesa. Dieu quan
trong la nhCrng ranh gi& cua c6c dia hot bau cO nay doi dian mot
cach ro rang va chinh x6c nhCrng khu vgc dia ly khat nhau va nhCrng
nh6m On so c6 bi@t nam trong cung dong cua ch6ng to. SV tham
gia cha quy vi se giup mang den su minh bach cho tien trinh va giup
cho quy vi hieu bie't nhung van de quan trong do'i vii quy vi A
ch6ng toi cOu xet rat nhieu dCr kion de' giup too lap c6c dia hat can
do"i va c6 tinh cha"t dai dion.
11. Neu c6c cu6c bau c& theo dia hat vi du' thio lust ve
ban do twang irng khong du'ac chap thuan, chuygn gi se
xay ra?
Nee'u du thio lust khong dugc thong qua, viQc kion tong s@ c6 the
tieep dien. N9u vi@c d6 xay ra, trong thbi gian taa 6n aiu xet nhCrng
tieen trinh to tong, ho thong bau cO town thinh pho'se tiep tvc dien
tieeen. La phieu bau cir thing 11 nam 2016 se chi c6 mot du th6o lust
de thanh lap c6c cuoc bau cir then dia hat bao gom mot bin do dia
hat tuong Ong ma thoi. Ne'u cu tri khong thong qua dV thio lust,
ca van de bau cO theo dia hat Ian ban d`o du•gc de nghi deu khong
dugc chap thuan.
12. y kien cua t6i se du'oc sir dung nhtr the" nao?
Y kien cua quy vi se cung ca"p them thong tin cho tight trinh ky
thuat, mot tie'n trinh se dga vao sg tap hop du kiln va giii tich hoc.
Chung toi se xin quy vi Chia se vo'i ch6ng toi nhCrng dieu quan trong
doi vii quy vi, nhCrng ranh gi6i quy vi nghi la can thiet de' bao v@
nhCrng cong dong c6 cung quyen Iqi va nhCrng that mac de lam
sing t6 van de de''trq giup ch6ng toi trong vioc phat trien nhCrng de
nghi ve dja hot bau cO.
13. Thi c6 the tim Neu them nhu'the' nao ve titin trinh
nay va v thong tin bo' sung ke' ca nhung buoi hop cong
khai cTu'ac du' Wen?
De' phuc vu cho tiee"n trinh nay, Thanh Pho" da thie'tlap mot so nhung
cong cu truyen thong va phuang tion de cong ch6ng tie"p nhan thong
tin va d6ng g6p y kien. Thanh Pho" da too lap mot trang ming tai
www.costamesaca.gov du(9i tieu de Thanh Lap Dia Hat Bau CO
(Voting District Formation). Tat 6 thong tin ve buoi hop va tai liou se
udugc ding tai tren trang mang de quy vi xet duy@t.. Quy vi cung c6
the email y kien hodc that mac de'n
districtelections@costamesaca.gov hodc gOi thu qua buu di@n de'n:
City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, City Clerk, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Muo'n bie"t them chi tie't, vui Tong goi so"
(714)754-5225 5.
meetings.
Two community meetings will be held to 94
introduce the voting district formation process
and to solicit public input on the Draft Sample
Maps. These two meetings will be identical;
attend the one most convenientfor you.
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 7 - 9 PM
Neighborhood Community Center
1845 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Saturday, lune 4,20 76, 10 AM - 12 PM
Halecrest Park
3107 Killybrooke Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Two community meetings will be held to
provide an update on the VDF process and to
request public input on the Draft Proposal
Maps. These two meetings will be identical;
attend the one most convenient for you.
Wednesday, June 15, 2076,7 - 9 PM
St. Joachim Catholic Church
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Saturday, lune 18, 2016, 10 AM - 12 PM
Balearic Community Center
1975 Balearic Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Community members have the opportunity to
review sample. maps and meet with the
technical consultant, Dave Ely of Compass
Demographics at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
To make an appointment, please contact
the City Clerk's office at (714) 754-5225.
Overview
The City of Costa Mesa has initiated a dynamic process that will
change the way the community elects its future leadership! This
historic effort entails a change to our election system; Council
Members will be elected from geographically defined districts that
you can help create!
As a valued community member, the City is calling on you to get
involved in the process of forming council voting districts.The new
districts need to be roughly the same size in population figures and
determined based on the following:
N Communities of interest
ii, Cohesiveness, continuity, integrity and compactness of territory
Topography
Geography
Once the proposed districts are drafted, the boundaries will be
presented to voters on the November 2016 ballot measure.
Get Involved!
The city has enlisted the help of experts in the field of census data
with previous experience in council district formation to initiate the
development of mapping alternatives. However, this process would
greatly benefit from community input. There are many ways to get
involved and provide your feedback. Please review and participate in
all activities of interest and convenience to you!
II VDF Map Input Sheet (see reverse)
)I Meet the Expert (details at left)
I) Two rounds, each consisting of two community meetings, will take
place in June (details on right). Sign up to receive the meeting
notice and additional updates as they become available at
cityofcosta m esaca.g ov,
I) Public Hearings- As part of the City Council meetings, public
hearings will be held to present proposed districts and receive
public input. Sign up to receive the hearing notice and additional
updates as they become available. The public hearings are
scheduled for July 5, 2016 and August 2, 2016.
Mark your calendars!
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Overview
The City of Costa Mesa has initiated a dynamic process that will
change the way the community elects its future leadership! This
historic effort entails a change to our election system; Council
Members will be elected from geographically defined districts that
you can help create!
As a valued community member, the City is calling on you to get
involved in the process of forming council voting districts.The new
districts need to be roughly the same size in population figures and
determined based on the following:
N Communities of interest
ii, Cohesiveness, continuity, integrity and compactness of territory
Topography
Geography
Once the proposed districts are drafted, the boundaries will be
presented to voters on the November 2016 ballot measure.
Get Involved!
The city has enlisted the help of experts in the field of census data
with previous experience in council district formation to initiate the
development of mapping alternatives. However, this process would
greatly benefit from community input. There are many ways to get
involved and provide your feedback. Please review and participate in
all activities of interest and convenience to you!
II VDF Map Input Sheet (see reverse)
)I Meet the Expert (details at left)
I) Two rounds, each consisting of two community meetings, will take
place in June (details on right). Sign up to receive the meeting
notice and additional updates as they become available at
cityofcosta m esaca.g ov,
I) Public Hearings- As part of the City Council meetings, public
hearings will be held to present proposed districts and receive
public input. Sign up to receive the hearing notice and additional
updates as they become available. The public hearings are
scheduled for July 5, 2016 and August 2, 2016.
Mark your calendars!
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Now to Submit a Districting Map:
You can choose to draw on the attached map, submit a map of your
own or create your proposed district lines using a Districting Kit which
can be downloaded from the City website or obtained from the City
Clerk.The kit will include detailed instructions. Any submissions
received will be inputted into districting software to produce
standard reports. If submitted maps require modifications in order
to reach approximate district populations, the demographer will
communicate with authors to allow for modification. Please visit our
website at Sltyofcostamesaca aov for more information including
sample district maps and thematic maps. Submit your map via:
N1aiC City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Email: districtelections@costamesaca.aov
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Please Submit Your Districting Map
You are encouraged to submit a map that reflects areas
of interest and information related to potential district
boundaries. It is not necessary to submit a complete
map to have your input considered.
Please help us identify the following, on the
map or in comments, as applicable:
Neighborhoods or Communities: Outline and identify
areas that you believe function as neighborhoods or
communities and should be kept together in a single
district.
Connections: Identify neighborhoods or communities
that you believe share common interests and should be
combined within a district.
Barriers: Identify physical features such as streets,
utilities or other elements and geographical features
that you believe would act as natural barriers between
districts.
Divisions: Identify communities that you believe are
dissimilar and would be best served in separate districts.
Points of interest: Identify significant locations or points
of interest that are of particular interest or concern to
individual communities and explain their significance.
Participacion comunitaria
Vision global
Habra dos rondas de reuniones de la
comunidad.
iLa Ciudad de Costa Mesa ha iniciado un proceso dindmico que
Reunions de la Comunidad Ronda 1
cambiara la forma en que la comunidad elija su liderazgo futuro! Este
Se celebraran dos reuniones de la comunidad
esfuerzo historico implica un cambio en nuestro sistema electoral;
para presentar el proceso deformaci6n de
llos miembros del Consejo seran elegidos de los distritos
distritos de votaci6n y para solidtar la opini6n
geograficamente definidos que usted puede ayudar a crearl
p6blica sobre el Borrador de Muestras de
Como miembro valorado de la comunidad, la Ciudad le esta pidiendo
Mapas. Estas dos reunions seran Wnticas;
asista a la mas conveniente para usted.
a usted involucrarse en el proceso de formation de los distritos de
votaci6n del consejo. Los nuevos distritos tienen que ser mas o menos
Jueves, 2 de junio de 2016, 7-9 PM
del mismo tamano en las cifras de poblaci6n y determinados
Neighborhood Community Center
basandose en to siguiente:
1845 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
p Comunidades de intereses
Sbbada, 4dejunio de 2016, 10 AM-12 PM
lI Cohesi6n, continuidad, integridad y compacidad del territorio
Halecrest Park
3107 Killybrooke Lane
1i Topografia
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
ll Geograffa
Reunions de la Comunidad Ronda 2
Se celebraran dos reuniones de la comunidad
Una vez que los distritos propuestos estan redactados, los Ifmites seran
para proporcionar informaci6n actualizada
presentados a los votantes en la medidade votaci6n de noviembre de 2016.
sobre el proceso Formaci6n de Distritos de
Votaci6n y solicitar la opini6n del publico
sobre el Borrador de los mapas propuestos.
i l n vo l u Crese l
Estas dos reuniones seran identicas; asista a la
mas conveniente para usted.
La Ciudad ha contratado la ayuda de expertos en el campo de datos del
Wftcoles, 15 de de junio de 2016, 7- 9 PM
censo con experiencia previa en la formaci6n de distritos de consejo para
St. Joachim Catholic Church
iniciar el desarrollo de alternativas de mapeo. Sin embargo, este proceso
1964 Orange Avenue
se beneficiarfa enormemente de information de la comunidad. Hay
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
muchas formas de participar y ofrecer sus comentarios. i Por favor revise y
participe en todas las actividades de interes y utilidad para usted!
566odo, IS de junio de 2016, 10 AM-11 PM
Balearic Community Center
Hoja de aportaci6n de Mapa de Formaci6n de Distritos de Votaci6n
1975 Balearic Drive
(ver reverso)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
II
Conozca al experto (detalles a la izquierda)
Conozca al experto
Los miembros de la comunidad tienen la
ii
Dos rondas, cads una compuesta de dos reuniones de la comunidad, se
oportunidad de revisar los mapas de muestra
1! Ilevaran a cabo en junio (detalles a la derecha). Regfstrese para recibir el
y reunirse con el asesor tecnico, Dave Ely de
aviso de reunion y actualizaciones adicionales a medida que esten
Compass Demographics en el Ayuntamiento,
disponibles en cityofcostamesaca.aov.
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Audiencias P6blicas—tomo parte de las reuniones del Consejo de la
Para hacer una Cita, por favor p6ngase en
ll Ciudad, se Ilevaran a cabo audiencias p6blicas para presentar distritos
contCiudad a con la 754-5a de la Secretaria de la
Ciudad al (714) 754-5225.
propuestos y recibir la opinion del publico. Registrese para recibir
notifitaci6n de las audiencias y actualizaciones adicionales a medida
que est6n disponibles. Las audiencias p6blicas estan programadas
para el 5 de julio de 2016, y el 2 de agosto de 2016. !Marque su
Costa Mesa
calendario!
Costa Mesa
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de Distribuci6n de
Se le anima a presentar un mapa que refleja las zonas
de intereses y la informaci6n relacionada a los limites
potencial de de distritos. No es necesario presentar un mapa
completo para que se tome en cuenta su aportaci6n.
Por favor ay6denos a identificar to siguiente, en el
mapa o en los comentarios, seg6n corresponda:
Vecindarios o comunidades: Esboce a identifique las areas
que usted cree que funcionan como vecindarios o
Como presentar un Mapa Distribuci6n de Distritos: comunidades y que deben mantenerse juntos en un solo
Usted puede elegir dibujar en el mapa adjunto, presentar un mapa de
su cuenta o crear sus limites de distritos propuestosutilizando un
Juego de Distribuci6n de Distritos que puede ser descargado del Sitio
web de la Ciudad u obtenido de la Secretaria de la Ciudad. EI juego
incluira instrucciones detalladas. Toda comunicaci6n recibida se
introducira en el software de distritos para producir informes estandar.
Si los mapas presentados requieren modificaciones con el fin de Ilegar
a las poblaciones del distrito aproximadas, el dem6grafo se comunicara
con los autores para permitir la modificaci6n. For favor visite nuestro
sitio Web en citvofcostamesaca.xov para obtener mas informaci6n,
incluyendo mapas de distritos de muestra y mapas tem6ticos. Envie su
mapa a traves de:
distrito.
Conexiones: Identifique los vecindarios o comunidades que
cree que comparten intereses comunes y deben
combinarse dentro de un distrito.
Barreras: Identifique caracteristicas fisicas, tales como
calles, servicios p6blicos u otros elementos y caracteristicas
geograficas que cree que actuarian como barreras naturales
entre los distritos.
Divisiones: Identifique comunidades que usted cree que
son diferentes y serian mejor servidas en distritos
separados.
CO('City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green, Puntos de interes: Identifique lugares o puntos de interes
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 significativos que son de especial interes o preocupaci6n para
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Sup Tham Gia cua Cgng Hong
S@ cd hal vbng hoi hqp trong tong dong.
V3ng 1 Cdc Bu6I Hqp Cgng Dong
Hai buoi hqp tong dong s@ dvgc to chirc dee' gibi
thiQu tien trinh thanh lap dia hat bau cu va xin y
kie'n d&ng gyp c6a tong chung ve C6c: Bin Do Mau
Ph6c Hoa. Hai buoi hap nay se gio'ng y nhv nhau;
hay tham dV buoi nao thuan titin nhaa't cho quy vi.
Thin Nam, ngby 2 thong 6 n6m 2016,
7 gid' den 9 gib t6i
Neighborhood Community Center
1845 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Thik 8vy, ng6y 4 th6ng 6 ndm 1016,
10 gib sting dr:n 12 gib trtra
Halecrest Park
3107 Killybrooke Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Vdng 2 C6c BUOI Hqp Cong Do'ng
Hai buoo'i hap tong dong se duryc to ch&c de' cung
ca'p thong tin cap nhat ve tiee'n trinh VDF va de' xin y
kie"n dong g6p do"i WA Cac Ban Do Mau Phac Hqa.
Hai buoi hop nay s@ gio'ng nhu nhau; hay tham dV
buoi nao thuan ti@n nh9t cho quy vi.
Th6Tu, ngby 15 th6ng 6 nam 2016,
7 gib - 9 gib to'i
Nha Th& Cong Gi6o St. Joachim
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
ThCr Bay, ng6y 18 th6ng 06 nam 2016,
10 gib sang —12 gib trva
Trung Tim Cong Dong Balearic
1975 Balearic Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hay Gop Ga Chuyen Gia
C6c thanh vien cung dong c6 ca hoi xet duyEt cac
ban d`o mak va gap ga nha tv va'n kq thuat, Dave
Ely c6a Compass Demographics tai Toa Thi
Chinhl, 77Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
De' 19y hen, vui Ibng li@n lac v&i van phbng Thv
Ky Thanh Pho tai so (714) 754-5225.
Costa Mesa
Dai Curang
Thanh Pho" Costa Mesa da kh&i xv&ng mot tiee'n trinh nang dong se
thay doo'i cach thu'c tong dong bau c& nhimg nha 15nh dao trong
tvvng lail No lyrc lich sir nay bao gom sv thay do'i trong ht tho"ng bau
cir c6a chung ta; c6c Nghj Vi@n se dvgc bau tir nhirng dia hat xac
dinh theo dia ly ma quy vi giup thanh lap!
Thanh Pho' k@u goi nhirng thanh vien quy bau trong Gong dong nhv
quy vi de tham gia vao tiee'n trinh thanh lap c6c dia hat bau c& h6i
dong nghi vien. C6c dia hat m&i can co cung kich tam marc ve din so'
va dvgc xac dinh clVa vao nhirng dieu sau da"y:
ll C6c tong dong v&i cung quyen Iqi
>I Sv gin bo, tinh lien tuc, t nh toan ven, va syr gon gang c6a khu vyc
ft Dia hinh
Dia ly
Mot khi c6c dia hat d`e nghi dvgc phic hoa, nhirng ranh gi&i se dvgc trinh
bay cho cac c& tri de bo phie'u bau vao thing 11 nam 2016.
Hay Tham Gia!
Thanh pho' se sir dung sv trq giup c6a cac chuyen gia trong Rnh vVc dG
kion ve kiem tra clan so' v&i kinh nghiam trong vi@c thinh lap dia hat bau
hoi dong de kh&i xv&ng vioc phot trien nh"ung lyra chon trong viec ve ban
do. Tuy nhien, tight trinh nay co the nhan dvgc nhieu I(Ii ich qua syr dong
g6p y kien c6a tong dong. Co nhieu cach thirc de tham gia va cung ca"p y
kie"n phan hoi. Xin vui Ibng xet duyi)t va tham gia vao t6t ci cac hoat dong
thuan tion va dugc su• quan tam c6a quy vi!
H T& Dong G6p y Kien ve Ban Do VDF (xem mat sau)
h Hay Gip Chuyen Gia (chi tie"t & ben trai)
p Hai vbng, moi vbng bao gom hai buoi hop tong dong, se digin tight vao
thing San. (chi tie't ben tay phai). Hay ghi ten de nhan thong bao ve buoi
hop va nhirng cap nhat bo sung khi c6 An tren trang mang
citvofcosta mesaca.zov.
C6c Buoi Dieu Tran Ung Khai — L
Cach Nop Ban Do Dia Hat:
Quy vi co the chon cich v@ tren ban d`o dlnh kern, nop ban do cua chinh
quy vi hoac tao lap cac Ian chia ranh gioi cho dia hat de' nghl sir dung
Bo Chia Dla Hat (Districting Kit) co the tai xuong tir trang mang cua
Thanh Pho" hoac lay tir Thu' Ky Thanh Pho". Bo Chia Dia Hat se bao gem
nhCrng huong clan chi tiet. Bit co' nhCrng ban do de trinh se dugc nhap
vao nhu lieu dja hat de phit hanh nhCrng bao cio tieu chuan. Nee"u
nhCrng ban d`o d@ trinh dei hoi str sira d6i de dat dugc dan so' can thieee't
cho dia hat, nha nhan khau hoc se trao do'i vo'i cac tic gia ve ban de' de'
sira do'i. Xin vui Idng len trang mang cua chung toi tai
cityofcostamesaca.Rov de' bio"t them thong tin ke' ca nhCrng ban do dia
hat va nh"ung ban do chu de. Hay nop ban do cua quy vi bang cach:
Th,r City of Costa Mesa, Attn: Brenda Green,
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Enol. districtelections@costamesaca.Rov
Costa Mesa
Hat cua Quy Vi
Quy vi dugc khuye'n khich nop ban 66 phan inh nh0mg khu
vyc ding quan tam va thong tin lien quan dee'n cic ranh gi&i dia
hat c6 the xay ra. Khong can thiet phai nop mot ban do day du
de' y kie'n cua quy vi dugc ciru xet.
Vui Tong gi6p ch6ng tSi nhan dien nhCrng di—eu sau
da"y, tren ban do hoic qua j kien, neu dvolc:
Cac Khu Pho' hoac Cpng Dong: Phac hoa va nhan dien nhCrng
khu vVc quy vi tin rang nhCrng nui do lam ch&c nang cua cac
khu pho" hoac cong d`ong va nen duac duy tri trong cong mot
dia hat.
str ket noi: Nhan dien nWng khu Ian bang hoac cong dong
ma quy vi tin rang co cong quyen lai chung va nen dugc kee't
hap trong cong mot dia hat.
Cac rao can: Nhan dien nhCrng dac diem vat ly nhu duo'ng
phoo', tion (ch hoac nhCrng yee'u too' va dac diem dia ly quy vi tin
rang co the phuc vu nhu' hang rao thien nhien giCra cac dia
hat.
Phan chia: Nhin dien nhCrng cong dong quy vi tin rang
khong tuang d`ong va co the phuc vu toot nha't cho nhCmg
dia hat rieng biet.
Nhfrng die'm dang quan tam: Nhin dien nhnirg dia diem
quan trong hoac nhang diem clang quan tam danh dugc sa
chu tam dac biet hoac quan tam cua nhUng cong dang ci biet
va giii thich sV quan trong.
❑ The process for creating voting districts will be transparent and designed to inform and
engage the public.
❑ All residents, including City Council members, are encouraged to provide input on the district
formation.
❑ Input from non-residents with a vested interest in the City will also be considered at the
request of the group of residents/businesses or community interest(s) they represent.
❑ Public input should focus on the formation of all voting districts which will be developed and
approved in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, including all voting
rights acts and districting provisions.
❑ All input should be presented and considered with respect for differing opinions.
❑ Near equal population (ideally within 5 percent) is one of the primary factors to create legally
defendable council districts.
❑ Other factors contributing to the formation of districts will include: topography, geography,
cohesiveness, contiguity, compactness, integrity of territory, communities of interest, and
significant and sensitive land uses.
❑ Minority communities should not be diluted in the formation of districts.
❑ Numbers will be assigned to the districts as part of the City Council approval process.
❑ The first election to be held using the newlyformed districts will occur in November 2018.
_ Z^ For additional information please cont
Costa Mesa Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 (714)754-5225
❑ EI proceso de creaci6n de los distritos de votaci6n sera transparente y estara disenado para
informar a involucrar al publico.
❑ A todos los residentes, incluyendo a los miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad, se les anima a dar su
opinion sobre la formaci6n de distritos.
❑ Las aportaciones de los no residentes con un interes creado en la Ciudad tambien se consideraran
a petici6n del grupo de residentes/empresas o interes(es) de la comunidad que representan.
❑ La opinion publica deberfa centrarse en la formaci6n de todos los distritos de votacion que seran
desarrollados y aprobados de acuerdo con las leyes federales, estatales y locales aplicables,
incluyendo todas las leyes y legislaci6n de derechos de votar y disposiciones de distritos.
❑ Todas las aportaciones deber(an ser presentadas y consideradas con respeto a las opiniones
divergentes.
❑ Una poblaci6n casi igual (idealmente dentro de un 5 por ciento) es uno de los factores principales
para crear distritos del consejo legalmente defendibles.
❑ Otros factores que contribuyan a la formaci6n de distritos incluiran: la topografia, la geograffa, la
cohesi6n, la contigiiidad, la compacidad, la integridad del territorio, las comunidades de interes, y
los usos importantes y sensibles de la tierra.
❑ Las comunidades minoritarias no deberian diluirse en la formaci6n de los distritos.
❑ Los numeros seran asignados a los distritos como parte del proceso de aprobaci6n del consejo de
la Ciudad.
❑ La primera elecci6n que se Ilevara a cabo utilizando los distritos de reciente formaci6n tendra
lugar en noviembre de 2018.
Costa Mesa
Para informaci6n adicional, por favor contacte:
Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 (714) 754-5225
d i strictelecti ons@costa mesa ca.g
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0 Tie"n trinh thanh lap cac dia hat bau cif se minh bach va duoc thiet ke de cung cap thong tin va
khuye"n khich cling chung tham gia.
0 Tat ca cac cu clan, ke ca nhUng thanh vien cua Hqi Dong Nghi Vien, duoc khuye"n khich de dung
g6p y kien ve viec thanh lap dia hat.
0 Y kie"n dong g6p cua nhUng nguiri kh&ng phai cu da"n nhUng co quyen loi duoc thy huung trong
Thanh Phi cung se duoc Wu xet theo IN yeu cau cua nh6m cu da"n/doanh nghiep hoac cua
(nhUng) quyen loi cgng dong ho dai digin.
0 Y kien dong g6p cua cgng chung nen chu trong vao viec thanh lap tat ca nhUng dia hat bau cu se
duoc phat trien va chap thuan de'Wan theo nhUng luat le lien bang, tieu bang va dia phuUng, bao
gom tat ca nhQng dao luat ve quyen bau cu va nhUng quy dinh ve dia hat.
0 Tat ca nhUng j kien dong g6p nen duoc trinh bay va cdu xet vdi su ton trong nhUng y kie"n khac
nhau.
0 Nh6m clan so gain nhu dong deu (cach nhau trong vong 5 phan tram, mot cach Iytu&ng) la mot
trong nhUng yeu to chinh yeu de thi6t lap nhUng dia hat bau hqi dong co the bien ho duoc mot
cach hop phap.
0 Nhiing yeu to khac g6p phan vao viec thanh lap cac dia hat se bao gom: dia hinh, dia ly, sU gain bo,
tinh tie"p giap, su chat che, tinh town ven cua khu vuc, cac cgng dong co cung quyen loi, va su su
dung dat dai d6 ng ke va May ben.
0 Cac cgng dong thieu so kh6ng nen bi giam thieu trong viec thanh lap dia hat.
0 Cac con so se duoc chi dinh cho cac dia hat trong mot phan cua titin trinh chap thuan cua Hqi
Dong Nghi Vien.
0 Cuoc bau cu dau titin sU dung cac dia hat duoc thanh lap mdi day se xay ra vao thang 11 nam 2018.
Costa Mesa
Muon biet them chi tiet, An vui Ibng liei
Brenda Green, City Clerk 1 (714) 754-5225 1 d
City of Costa Mesa
City
6 District Draft 1
District
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
Population
110106
18607
18693
17955
18501
18197
18153
Deviation
256
342
-396
150
-154
-198
% Deviation
1.4%
1.9%
-2.2%
0.8%
-0.8%
-1.1%
Latino
35.8%
16.4%
34.6%
23.8%
80.4%
44.8%
14.3%
White
51.9%
65.8%
45.4%
60.6%
14.9%
47.0%
78.2%
Black
1.5%
1.7%
2.0%
2.4%
0.7%
1.3%
1.1%
Asian
8.9%
14.2%
15.4%
10.7%
2.7%
5.4%
4.6%
Voting Age Pop.
Latino
30.7%
14.3%
29.7%
20.8%
75.1%
38.8%
13.0%
White
56.5%
68.1%
49.2%
63.7%
19.4%
52.8%
79.8%
Black
1.5%
1.6%
2.0%
2.4%
0.7%
1.2%
1.0%
Asian
9.5%
14.3%
16.7%
10.9%
3.5%
5.8%
4.5%
Citizen Voting Age Pop D14
Latino
20.6%
11.0%
20.0%
21.0%
51.9%
28.8%
11.1%
White
65.0%
68.9%
58.0%
64.2%
40.4%
59.5%
82.0%
Black
2.0%
2.5%
3.5%
2.4%
1.2%
1.6%
0.5%
Asian
10.7%
15.0%
17.4%
10.2%
4.0%
9.2%
4.8%
2016 Registered Voters
Spanish Surname
16.4%
10.1%
18.1%
15.6%
46.3%
21.2%
7.6%
Nov 2012 Voters Turnout
71.0%
77.0%
73.5%
65.4%
57.4%
67.4%
75.6%
Spanish Surname
13.7%
8.9%
15.6%
13.6%
39.1%
18.4%
7.0%
Nov 2014 Voters Turnout
41.8%
50.3%
44.6%
34.7%
30.1%
38.5%
43.9%
Spanish Surname
10.1%
6.9%
12.0%
9.9%
30.0%
13.4%
5.4%
Citv of Costa Mesa
City
7 District Draft 1
District
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Population
110106
15420
15542
15608
16075
16194
15855
15412
Deviation
-309
-187
-121
346
465
126
-317
%Deviation
-2.0%
-1.2%
-0.8%
2.2%
3.0%
0.8%
-2.0%
Latino
35.8%
23.6%
20.5%
27.3%
79.9%
34.4%
48.1%
14.9%
White
51.9%
50.4%
67.7%
59.1%
15.0%
50.3%
44.6%
77.8%
Black
1.5%
2.3%
1.4%
1.7%
0.8%
2.3%
1.1%
1.1%
Asian
8.9%
21.4%
8.6%
9.5%
2.9%
10.7%
4.8%
4.5%
Voting Age Pop.
Latino
30.7%
20.3%
17.6%
23.7%
74.7%
29.4%
41.9%
13.3%
White
56.5%
53.6%
70.7%
62.1%
19.5%
55.0%
50.5%
79.6%
Black
1.5%
2.2%
1.3%
1.7%
0.8%
2.3%
1.0%
1.0%
Asian
9.5%
21.8%
8.7%
10.0%
3.7%
11.3%
5.2%
4.5%
Citizen Voting Age Pop D14
Latino
20.6%
17.1%
12.0%
16.9%
50.7%
26.6%
27.4%
11.9%
White
65.0%
53.5%
77.0%
69.2%
41.4%
56.5%
63.2%
80.9%
Black
2.0%
3.4%
2.3%
2.0%
1.5%
2.9%
1.2%
0.4%
Asian
10.7%
24.0%
7.1%
10.7%
3.9%
11.6%
7.3%
4.9%
2016 Registered Voters
Spanish Surname
16.4%
15.3%
10.3%
14.1%
46.9%
19.9%
21.4%
7.9%
Nov 2012 Voters Turnout
71.0%
71.8%
79.1%
72.7%
3%
62.2%
68.8%
74.7%
Spanish Surname
13.7%
14.3%
8.7%
12.1%
16.7%
18.3%
7.3%
Nov 2014 Voters Turnout
41.8%
42.4%
52.5%
42.1%
E40.5%
5%
32.7%
40.4%
43.0%
Spanish Surname
10.1%
10.5%
6.9%
10.0%
9%
12.4%
13.0%
5.2%
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30.4%
72.3%
13.1%
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64.6%
52.5%
59.7%
21.6%
79.2%
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1.9%
2.3%
1.3%
0.9%
1.0%
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11.9%
18.9%
6.7%
3.9%
4.9%
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14.0%
17.4%
24.8%
50.9%
12.3%
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71.3%
55.7%
62.7%
41.7%
80.5%
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2.9%
3.5%
1.5%
1.2%
0.5%
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9.5%
21.6%
9.5%
4.2%
5.1%
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12.6%
16.6%
17.1%
43.9%
8.3%
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71.0%
73.6%
71.2%
70.3%
56.8%
74.9%
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10.3%
14.8%
14.9%
37.6%
7.7%
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46.0%
42.5%
41.2%
29.2%
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11.2%
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21956
21555
22278
22423
21894
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257
402
-127
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28.3%
23.6%
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18.8%
8.0%
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30.7%
24.1%
20.4%
28.9%
72.19/o
13.1%
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56.5%
51.95(0
68.4%
56.79/o
22.1%
79.2%
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2.2%
1.59/0
1.9%
0.8%
1.0%
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19.5%
8.0%
10.2%
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20.6%
17.39/o
15.7%
22.8%
50.99/6
12.3%
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65.0%
56.2%
72.2%
61.6%
41.3%
80.5%
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3.0%
2.3%
2.8%
1.2%
0.5%
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8.3%
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5.1%
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Spanish Surname
16.4%
16.3%
12.8%
17.2%
43.69/6
8.3%
Nov 2012 Voters Turnout
71.0%
71.8%
77.0%
65.2%
57.19,o
74.9%
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13.7%
14.79/.
10.9%
14.6%
37.55/o
7.7%
Nov 2014 Voters Turnout
41.8%
42.39/o
49.7%
36.5%
29.7%
42.9%
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10.1%
11.3%
7.9%
10.8%
29.5%
5.9%
Name
Description
Note
Age65.pdf
% of Population Age 65 or Older
AgeUS.pdf
% of Population Under Age 5
College.pdf
% of Adult Population with College Degree
Age 25 plus
LEP.pdf
% of Population with Limited English Proficiency
Age 5 plus
LS_Spanish.pdf
% of Population who Speak Spanish at Home
Age 5 plus
Medincome.pdf
Median Household Income
Overcrowded.pcif
% of Occupied Housing Units Overcrowded
Poverty.pdf
% of Population with Income Below Poverty
Renter.pdf
%of Occupied Housing Units Rented
SameHouse.pdf
% of Population in Same House as Previous Year
Age 1 plus
SingleUnitHousing.pdf
% of Occupied Housing Units in Single Unit Structure
Unemployed.pdf
% of Civilian Labor Force Unemployed
Icvap.pdf
Latino Share of Voting Age Citizens
acvap.pdf
Asian Share of Voting Age Citizens
SSN_Reg.pdf
Spanish Surname Share of Registered Voters
Voted2012.pdf
% of Registered Voters that Voted in Nov 2012
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II. Community Meeting Notes
City of Costa Mesa Voting District Formation
Meeting Notes
Meeting #3
St Joachim Catholic Church
1964 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
June 15, 2016
1. Prefers Draft 1; Keeps city in tack— 6 or 7 would dilute area covered by District 4 in Draft 1. We
should keep Hispanic vote strong. No elected mayor
2. Draft 7D- as long as Hispanic district stays the same. Hispanic pop is well defined on draft 7
3. 2 Districts should share Fairview Park and the Country Club; Would not be fair if one district
carries Fairview
4. Draft 7 would lead to too many cooks in the kitchen
5. How was area 4 arrived at? It is comprised of 50% Latino population; only way to maintain the
majority of the Latino population within one district as that is where the greatest concentration
resides. Only area that geographically can meet VRA
6. Westside and College Park have enough for two districts but had to cut to get 50% Hispanic
within one district
7. Prefers Draft 1- I live in Mesa Del Mar and I like that it stays together
S. Prefers Draft 1 but Fairview Park should be divided among two districts
9. Regarding Draft 2- West side should not be absorbed by Mesa Verde. No directly elected mayor
10. Prefers Draft 1- Likes 5 because it fairly divides the City
11. Prefers Draft 5
12. Prefers 5 districts specifically Draft 1, but would like Fairview Park to be divided into two
districts
13. 5 districts does not dilute the Latino vote, 7 districts dilute the Latino vote
14. Concerned about Fairview Park; should be split into two districts
15. Prefers Draft 1 but would like Fairview Park to be moved to District 3
16. Prefers Draft 1 because it makes sense for the City's square footage
17. Draft 7/ 7 districts dilutes our vote
18. No elected mayor
19. Keep park in one district as is in Draft 1
20. Draft 6- Bad idea; no mayor at -large
21. Draft 7 can be okay because less population per district
22. Prefers Draft 1
23. Which area of District 4 is largest on each map? It is fairly comparable
24. Prefers Draft 1 and Draft 2
25. Prefers Draft 1
26. Prefers Draft 1 but Fairview should be in District 3. What happens if the census changes in
Census 2020? Districts can be analyzed and if there is substantial change, districts can be re-
drawn. As is, demographer create districts with a 2+/- even though districts can be within 10+/ -
of population
27. What happens to all the new development? We cannot include developments that currently do
not exist
28. What if it's not passed by the people? Lawsuit would challenge it and city could settle out or
fight lawsuit which they would most likely lose
29. Prefers Draft 1- Why did you wrap 3 all the way around 4 instead of adding 3 to the Eastside. It
makes sense for the Eastside community to maintain their district and districts need to be
contiguous.
City of Costa Mesa Voting District Formation
Meeting Notes
Meeting #4
Balearic Community Center
1975 Balearic Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
June 18, 2016
1. How many maps will be on the ballot? Only one will be selected for the ballot.
2. Why is there a 6 district option (concern for council stalemate)? The law allows for 4-9 district
option.
3. Six districts would force a Mayor -at -Large: a Mayoral vote plus 6 District Council members. Or
the option would remain that the Mayor is selected by the Council. Are there term limits forthe
mayor? There is no clear message regarding the mayors term. It is left to interpretation
4. What happens with the planned new development? That is not an issue until the next Census.
Have to use last Census complete which for this case is 2010.
5. Is the City in violation of CA Voter Registration Act? Yes, but the City has settled.
6. Do you know who the Plaintiff is? No, I am not privy to that information
7. What happens if a council seat is vacant? It would be filled by a predetermined process for
elected officials. It is possible that it could be filled by a city council appointment or a vote.
8. What if no one runs from a district? Given that each district contains plus -20k people... Someone
will want to run. If not, someone can be appointed by the city council
9. What if the measure is voted down? The only thing that has to go to a populous vote is to have
districts. If it is voted down, more than likely the plaintiff would pursue a lawsuit
10. Can Council decide to go to districts without election? Not per CA Voter Registration Act which
overrides elections code.
11. What happens if the Council elects to go with the least popular option? Then the City may set
itself up for the community or the plaintiff to pursue a lawsuit which could be taken to a judge
who would then decide on a map
12. In 2022, will the districts need to be reestablished/ new vote? At that point, council can adjust
and move forward with another measure on the ballot
13. Would the District 5 option still require a Major to be appointed by Council? Yes
14. Is there information available on the number of 15-18 year olds in each district (i.e. new voters)?
No, I did not use that research. Given the City's population, the under 5 and over 65 information
was used as it is most pertinent
15. Will there be a straw poll at the end of the meeting? Yes
16. Does CA law clearly dictate that Council Member must live in their district? Legally, to be
qualified to run in a district, you must reside in that district
17. Prefers 5 districts; Draft 1 or 2, but Draft 2 is better.
18. Eastside should stay together, we have minimal green space; Against 6 & 7 districts because it
will costs more tax dollars for more council members and 7 districts cuts up community
19. Prefers Draft 1
20. Current Mayor wants to take marijuana dispensaries north of the 405 so prefers Draft 1, 2 or 7
to reduce chance of legislation.
21. Suggested incremental change; prefers 5 districts; No point of changing system to a Mayor at -
large.
22. Prefers Draft 2 because it doesn't split Fairview Park
23. Against an at -large Mayor; an at -large Mayor would potentially give two votes to one district.
24. Prefers Draft 2, separating at Harbor not Fairview.
25. No directly elected Mayor because it could result in a mayor for life; Unclear term limits; Will
have multiple votes for Mayor's district; prefers Draft 1, maybe Draft 2, no 6 and maybe 7 — not
sure it makes sense
26. It'd be good to have someone from our district who actually knows the area so in favor of
districts
27. Why is the Latino district as it is? We have to have 50% Latino
28. Do something about the parking issue in the Latino district
29. Why is District 4 isolated and surrounded by either District 3 or 3/5? Districts were created in
part by demographic make-up. District 4 is predominantly Hispanic. The other districts were
more alike than with District 4, so they must wrap around District 4 or join with other
disconnected districts in order to meet the minimum 20K resident requirement.
30. Prefers Draft 2 = Status quo but suggests division at Harbor is good for commonality.
31. Prefers 5 districts, separating at Harbor, no 7 member council.
32. Prefers 5 districts, separating at Harbor; NO on 6 districts; do not expand power of the Mayor or
allow 2 votes in one district; 6 & 7 districts are too big of a change.
33. Prefers that Mayor be on a rotation of Council Members; Position should be ceremonial not
more power; all people can keep Fairview.
34. Use Harbor Blvd. to separate districts 1 & 2; doesn't like direct Mayor; too much power.
35. Prefers 5 districts because no Mayor; mayor use to change every year; now changes every two.;
same two council members are taking turns with the seat and power since the change to a two
year Mayoral term.
36. Prefers for 5 districts; prefers idea of rotating the Mayor's position; wants a new Mayor every
yea r.
37. Prefers Draft 2: mayor should be elected by Council; based upon proven skill, knowledge and
leadership ability.
38. Prefers Draft 1 or 2; likes separating at Harbor but all the way up across freeway, in order to split
the power on the north side of 405.
39. College Park is similar to the Westside
40. Westside is not like Mesa Verde
41. It appears that the 5 district maps disenfranchise College Park; the purpose of the redistricting
was to create inclusion for one part of the community and now it appears another will be left -
out.
III. Notification
Notification Details
City residents were notified of Round 2 community meetings concurrently with Round 1, through a
variety of notification tools including:
Costa Mesa Connected E-mail blasts (1,200 recipients): May 24, May 31, and June 10
Costa Mesa Minute: May 31, June 2, 3, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17
Announcements
City Council
MIKA (June 6, 2016)
Unidos in Baker
St. Joachim service
Social Media
Facebook Page: June 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 17, 18,
Twitter Handle: June 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 17, 18,
Additional blogs and Costa Mesa Television (via Costa Mesa Minute)
Press Releases
Norma Roque: Univision
City of Costa Mesa webpage
Counter Drop-offs
Counter distributions were set-up at the locations listed below:
EI Metate Market
Super Imperial Market & Deli
Alejandro's Mexican Food
EI Toro Market Market
EI Toro Market Tortilleria
EI Campeon Carniceria #2
Downtown Recreation Center
St. Joachim Church
Neighborhood Community Center
Donald Dungan Library
Extended Outreach—the following community leaders disseminated Round 1 meeting information to
organization members and asked members to distribute flyers to contacts
Keturah Kennedy, Executive Director at MIKA CDC
Effy Sanchez, MIKA's liaison
Walter Garcia, the Crossings Church and Unidos in Baker
Newport -Mesa Unified School District: Factsheets (English/Spanish) posted on Peachjar: June 18
Door -Knocking
Nadia Flores, former Director of Community Engagement for the non-profit Think Together, canvased
areas in the Westside, per her own accord
Community Events
Lions Club Fish Fry (City hosted booth): flyer distribution
Additional Press
Media Coverage (Costa Mesa Voting Districts Formation)
Los Angeles Times: April 20, May 8, 26, June 3
Orange County Register: April 18, 20, May 4, June 9
ATTACHMENT 3
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ATTACHMENT 4
ORDINANCE NO. 16-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
WITH TERM LIMITS AND BY -DISTRICT ELECTION OF SIX
COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, a general law city with a population of more than 100,000 can change to a
by -district election system by placing a measure on the ballot for voters to decide
whether to elect city council members by -district based on a map delineating
boundaries of proposed districts; and
WHEREAS, under the California Voting Rights Act, district based elections are required
if it can be shown that an at -large election system prevents minority voters from electing
their chosen candidate or influencing elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement entered into with concerned citizens,
the City agreed to submit the question to voters whether to elect its city councilmembers
by district; and
WHEREAS, in accordance Elections Code Section 10010, the City Council held two (2)
public hearings prior to the public hearing to select the final district map and place the
measure on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot in addition to multiple
community meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Title 2 Chapter 11 entitled "City
Council Generally" provides for a five member city council, appointment of mayor and
mayor pro tempore and term limits (enacted by voters) for elected city council members.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-20 is repealed and replaced in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 2-20. — City Elected Officials; By -District Elections.
A. City Council and Mayor. The elected officers of the City shall constitute a city
council consisting of six (6) council members elected by -district at the times and
in the manner provided in this ordinance, each of whom shall serve for a term of
four years and until their respective successors qualify, and a directly elected
mayor to serve a two year term, until his or her respective successor qualifies.
Candidates for council seats shall be nominated and elected by such district and
shall reside in such district. Candidates for mayor may reside in any district within
the City and shall be elected by the voters city-wide.
B. Residency in Districts. Except for the directly elected Mayor, each member of the
Council must also be a resident of the council district from which the member is
nominated at the time the member is nominated and elected. In the event any
member of the Council shall cease to be a resident of the district from which the
member (or, in the case of an appointee, a predecessor) was nominated, the
office shall immediately become vacant and shall be filled in the same manner as
herein provided for other vacancies. If a member of the Council ceases to be a
resident of the district from which the member (or, in the case of an appointee, a
predecessor) was nominated solely because of a change in the boundaries of
any district as in this code provided, the member shall not lose office during that
term by reason of such change.
C. Districts. The City is hereby divided into six (6) Council districts. The six districts
shall be as described in section 2-20.5.
D. Changes in Boundaries of Council Districts. The boundaries of said Council
districts, but not the number thereof, may be changed by ordinance adopted by
the Council by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its members; provided, that
districts established by the Council shall be as nearly equal in population and as
geographically compact as practical. Boundaries shall be evaluated within at
least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the information from each
decennial United States census or on another basis adopted by four -sevenths
(4/7) vote of the total membership of the Council, and as provided in California
Elections Code sections 21620 and 21621. However, the Council shall not
change the boundaries of districts more than once in any two-year period and no
such change shall be made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days
preceding a general municipal election. The preceding limitations shall not apply
to changes made necessary by changes to the City boundaries. After the
Council has exercised its power to change the boundaries of districts, these
changes shall immediately be reflected in the district boundaries specified by
ordinance adopted by the Council.
E. Current Office Holders. The five members of the city council in office at the time
this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
F. Council Elections Sequenced. The Mayor shall serve a two year term and the
position of Mayor shall be elected commencing in the year 2018, and every two
years thereafter. The members of the Council of the third, fourth and fifth Council
districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2018 to the Council seats then
open, and in each fourth year thereafter. The members of the Council of the first,
second and sixth Council districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2020
to the Council seats then open, and in each fourth year thereafter.
SECTION 2, Section 2-20.5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby added:
2-20.5 -- District Boundaries.
The council member districts of the city shall have the following initial legal
boundaries:
First District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding southerly along Bear St to 1-
405, and proceeding westerly along 1- 405 to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding southerly
along Harbor Blvd to Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary, and
proceeding westerly along said Block Boundary to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Placentia Ave to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding westerly along
Flood Control Channel to City Boundary, and proceeding northerly along City Boundary
to the point of beginning.
Second District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary
to Highway 55, and proceeding northerly along Highway 55 to Highway 73, and
proceeding northerly along Highway 73 to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding
westerly along Flood Control Channel to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along
Fairview Rd to Adams Ave, and proceeding westerly along Adams Ave to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to 1- 405, and proceeding easterly along 1-
405 to Bear St, and proceeding northerly along Bear St to the point of beginning.
Third District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and Fairview Rd, and proceeding easterly along
Flood Control Channel to Highway 73, and proceeding southerly along Highway 73 to
Highway 55, and proceeding southerly along Highway 55 to City Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along City Boundary to Orange Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Orange Ave to 22nd St, and proceeding westerly along 22nd St to Costa Mesa
Freeway, and proceeding northerly along Costa Mesa Freeway to Fairview Rd, and
proceeding northerly along Fairview Rd to Avocado St, and proceeding westerly along
Avocado St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and proceeding
northerly along said Block Boundary to W Wilson St, and proceeding westerly along W
Wilson St to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to Adams Ave,
and proceeding easterly along Adams Ave to Fairview Rd, and proceeding northerly
along Fairview Rd to the point of beginning.
Fourth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Harbor Blvd and Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary,
and proceeding southerly along Harbor Blvd to Hamilton St, and proceeding westerly
along Hamilton St to Maple Ave, and proceeding southerly along Maple Ave to W Bay
St, and proceeding westerly along W Bay St to Anaheim Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Anaheim Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Pomona
Ave, and proceeding southerly along Pomona Ave to W 17th St, and proceeding
westerly along W 17th St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia
Ave to Towne St, and proceeding westerly along Towne St to Monrovia Ave, and
proceeding northerly along Monrovia Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along
W 19th St to Parcel Boundary(West of Placentia Ave), and proceeding northerly along
Parcel Boundaries to Victoria St, and proceeding easterly along Victoria St to Placentia
Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia Ave to Census Block 060590638072010
southern Boundary, and proceeding easterly along said Block Boundary to the point of
beginning.
Fifth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and City Boundary (in Fairview Park), and
proceeding westerly along Flood Control Channel to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
southerly along Placentia Ave to Victoria St, and proceeding westerly along Victoria St
to Parcel Boundary (West of Placentia), and proceeding southerly along Parcel
Boundaries to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Monrovia Ave,
and proceeding southerly along Monrovia Ave to Towne St, and proceeding easterly
along Towne St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding southerly along Placentia Ave to W
17th St, and proceeding easterly along W 17th St to Pomona Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Pomona Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along W 19th St to
Anaheim Ave, and proceeding northerly along Anaheim Ave to W Bay St, and
proceeding easterly along W Bay St to Maple Ave, and proceeding northerly along
Maple Ave to Hamilton St, and proceeding easterly along Hamilton St to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to W Wilson St, and proceeding easterly
along W Wilson St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along said Block Boundary to Avocado St, and proceeding
easterly along Avocado St to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along Fairview Rd
to State Hwy 55, and proceeding southerly along State Hwy 55 to Newport Blvd, and
proceeding southerly along Newport Blvd to Superior Ave, and proceeding westerly
along Superior Ave to City Boundary, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary to
the point of beginning.
Sixth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Orange Ave, and proceeding easterly along City
Boundary to Superior Ave, and proceeding northerly along Superior Ave to Newport
Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Newport Blvd to State Hwy 55, and proceeding
northerly along State Hwy 55 to 22nd St, and proceeding easterly along 22nd St to
Orange Ave, and proceeding northerly along Orange Ave to the point of beginning.
These district boundaries are depicted on a boundary map attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These boundaries will remain in effect until amended by ordinance as provided in
section 2-20.D.
SECTION 3. Section 2-22 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is repealed and replaced
in its entirety as follows:
A. Magor. One of the four City Council seats open at the first municipal election
following the date on which this section takes effect shall be designated as the office of
mayor, to be filled at the election. The person elected at the election as mayor shall hold
office from the Tuesday succeeding his or her election, and until his or her successor is
elected and qualifies. Candidates for mayor may reside in any council district of the
City, and all qualified voters of the city shall be able to vote for the office of Mayor. The
elected mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a
member of the city council.
The mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its
proceedings. He or she shall be the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes.
He or she shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be
prescribed by the city council.
The provisions of section 2-24 shall not apply to the position of directly elected mayor.
B. Mayor Pro Tem. At the meeting at which the declaration of the municipal election
results and the installation of the new elected officers is made pursuant to Sections
10262 and 10264 of the Elections Code, following the declaration of the election results,
the city council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as mayor pro tempore,
who shall serve in such capacity for a period of two (2) years from the date of
appointment. The mayor pro tempore shall perform the duties of the mayor during his or
her absence or disability.
SECTION 4. Section 2-25 is hereby added to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
Section 2-25 ® Directly Elected Mayor Term Limits
The number of terms a directly elected mayor may serve on the city council shall be
limited to two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each, which shall be in addition to
any four year terms served on the city council subject to section 2-24.
SECTION 5. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 6. After this ordinance is approved by ainderity vote -of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2016.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 16-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND
BY -DISTRICT ELECTION OF SIX COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, a general law city with a population of more than 100,000 can change to a
by -district election system by placing a measure on the ballot for voters to decide
whether to elect city council members by -district based on a map delineating
boundaries of proposed districts; and
WHEREAS, under the California Voting Rights Act, district based elections are required
if it can be shown that an at -large election system prevents minority voters from Electing
their chosen candidate or influencing elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement entered into with concerned citizens,
the City agreed to submit the question to voters whether to elect its city councilmembers
by district; and
WHEREAS, in accordance Elections Code Section 10010, the City Council held two (2)
public hearings prior to the public hearing to select the final district map and place the
measure on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot in addition to multiple
community meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City
Council Generally" provides for a five member city council, appointment of mayor and
mayor pro tempore and term limits (enacted by voters) for elected city council members.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-20 is repealed and replaced in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 2-20. — City Elected Officials; By -District Elections.
A. City Council and Mayor. The elected officers of the City shall constitute a city
council consisting of six (6) council members elected by -district at the times and
in the manner provided in this ordinance, each of whom shall serve for a term of
four years and until their respective successors qualify, and a directly elected
mayor to serve a two year term, until his or her respective successor qualifies.
Candidates for council seats shall be nominated and elected by such district and
Exhibit 2
SECTION 2. Section 2-20.5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby added:
2-20.5 -- District Boundaries.
The council member districts of the city shall have the following initial legal
boundaries:
First District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding southerly along Bear St to 1-
405, and proceeding westerly along 1- 405 to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding southerly
along Harbor Blvd to Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary, and
proceeding westerly along said Block Boundary to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Placentia Ave to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding westerly along
Flood Control Channel to City Boundary, and proceeding northerly along City Boundary
to the point of beginning.
Second District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary
to Highway 55, and proceeding northerly along Highway 55 to Highway 73, and
proceeding northerly along Highway 73 to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding
westerly along Flood Control Channel to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along
Fairview Rd to Adams Ave, and proceeding westerly along Adams Ave to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to 1- 405, and proceeding easterly along 1-
405 to Bear St, and proceeding northerly along Bear St to the point of beginning.
Third District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and Fairview Rd, and proceeding easterly along
Flood Control Channel to Highway 73, and proceeding southerly along Highway 73 to
Highway 55, and proceeding southerly along Hiqhway 55 to City Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along City Boundary to Orange Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Orange Ave to 22nd St, and proceeding westerly along 22nd St to Costa Mesa
Freeway, and proceeding northerly along Costa Mesa Freeway to Fairview Rd, and
proceeding northerly along Fairview Rd to Avocado St, and proceeding westerly along
Avocado St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and proceeding
northerly along said Block Boundary to W Wilson St, and proceeding westerly along W
Wilson St to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to Adams Ave,
Exhibit 2
and proceeding easterly along Adams Ave to Fairview Rd, and proceeding northerly
along Fairview Rd to the point of beginning.
Fourth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Harbor Blvd and Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary,
and proceeding southerly along Harbor Blvd to Hamilton St, and proceeding westerly
along Hamilton St to Maple Ave, and proceeding southerly along Maple Ave to W Bay
St, and proceeding westerly along W Bay St to Anaheim Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Anaheim Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Pomona
Ave, and proceeding southerly along Pomona Ave to W 17th St, and proceeding
westerly along W 17th St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia
Ave to Towne St, and proceeding westerly along Towne St to Monrovia Ave, and
proceeding northerly along Monrovia Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along
W 19th St to Parcel Boundary(West of Placentia Ave), and proceeding northerly along
Parcel Boundaries to Victoria St, and proceeding easterly along Victoria St to Placentia
Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia Ave to Census Block 060590638072010
southern Boundary, and proceeding easterly along said Block Boundary to the point of
beginning.
Fifth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and City Boundary (in Fairview Park), and
proceeding westerly along Flood Control Channel to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
southerly along Placentia Ave to Victoria St, and proceeding westerly along Victoria St
to Parcel Boundary (West of Placentia), and proceeding southerly along Parcel
Boundaries to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Monrovia Ave,
and proceeding southerly along Monrovia Ave to Towne St, and proceeding easterly
along Towne St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding southerly along Placentia Ave to W
17th St, and proceeding easterly along W 17th St to Pomona Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Pomona Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along W 19th St to
Anaheim Ave, and proceeding northerly along Anaheim Ave to W Bay St, and
proceeding easterly along W Bay St to Maple Ave, and proceeding northerly along
Maple Ave to Hamilton St, and proceeding easterly along Hamilton St to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to W Wilson St, and proceeding easterly
along W Wilson St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along said Block Boundary to Avocado St, and proceeding
easterly along Avocado St to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along Fairview Rd
to State Hwy 55, and proceeding southerly along State Hwy 55 to Newport Blvd, and
proceeding southerly along Newport Blvd to Superior Ave, and proceeding westerly
Exhibit 2
along Superior Ave to City Boundary, and proceeding easterly, along City Boundary to
the point of beginning.
Sixth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Orange Ave, and proceeding easterly along City
Boundary to Superior Ave, and proceeding northerly along Superior Ave to Newport
Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Newport Blvd to State Hwy 55, and proceeding
northerly along State Hwy 55 to 22nd St, and proceeding easterly along 22nd St to
Orange Ave, and proceeding northerly along Orange Ave to the point of beginning.
These district boundaries are depicted on a boundary map attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These boundaries will remain in effect until amended by ordinance as provided in
section 2-20.D.
SECTION 3. Section 2-22 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is repealed and replaced
in its entirety as follows:
A. Mayor. One of the four City Council seats open at the first municipal election
following the date on which this section takes effect shall be designated as the office of
mayor, to be filled at the election. The person elected at the election as mayor shall hold
office from the Tuesday succeeding his or her election, and until his or her successor is
elected and qualifies. Candidates for mayor may reside in any council district of the
City, and all qualified voters of the city shall be able to vote for the office of Mayor. The
elected mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a
member of the city council.
The mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its
proceedings. He or she shall be the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes.
He or she shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be
prescribed by the city council.
The provisions of section 2-24 shall not apply to the position of directly elected mayor.
B. Mayor Pro Tem. At the meeting at which the declaration of the municipal election
results and the installation of the new elected officers is made pursuant to Sections
10262 and 10264 of the Elections Code, following the declaration of the election results,
the city council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as mayor pro tempore,
who shall serve in such capacity for a period of two (2) years from the date of
appointment. The mayor pro tempore shall perform the duties of the mayor during his or
her absence or disability.
SECTION 4. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
ORDINANCE NO. 16-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA ADDING SECTION 2-25 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS
FOR A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, voters will consider adopting Ordinance No. 16-06 to establish a directly
elected mayor and six council members elected by district in accordance with the
California Voting Rights Act and California law; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36502 authorizes voters to limit the
number of terms that may be served by members of the city council and/or an elected
mayor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-24 currently provides that the number of terms a member of the
city council may serve on the city council shall be limited to two (2) consecutive terms of
four (4) years each; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would add Section 2-25 to limit the number of terms a
directly elected mayor may serve on the city council to two (2) consecutive terms of two
(2) years each, which shall be separate from and in addition to any four year terms
served on the city council.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-25 shall be added:
Section 2-25. Directly Elected Mayor Term Limits.
The number of terms a directly elected mayor may serve on the city council shall be
limited to two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each, which shall be in addition to
any four year terms served on the city council subject to section 2-24.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall only take effect if Ordinance 16-06 is approved by the
voters.
SECTION 3. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
Exhibit 4
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 4. After this ordinance is approved by a majority vote of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2016.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
ALTERNATIVE I
RESOLUTION NO. 16-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2016 FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A QUESTION RELATING
TO ESTABLISHING BY -DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa, currently has a City Council consisting of five
members elected by all voters in the City. This type of system is referred to as an "at -large"
system of voting; and
WHEREAS, the law in California allows a city to place a measure on the ballot to change
from at -large voting to from -district or by -district voting. By -district voting is a system that divides
the city into geographical districts of roughly equal population and the voters from a particular
district elect only a person who resides in that district to represent them on the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the California Voting Rights Act allows for a legal challenge to at -large
elections, but not to by -district election systems; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held numerous public meetings and public hearings to
gather information and input regarding selection of a map for use in a by -district election system,
and has selected a map to include in a ballot measure, which is attached to the proposed
measure and the proposed ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the selected map would establish six districts, the boundaries and
numbering of which are described in the attached map and a directly elected mayor who would
be subject to term limits of two consecutive two year terms; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general I a w c i t i e s i n
the State of California, the City of Costa Mesa shall hold a General Municipal Election on
November 8, 2016 to submit to the voters a question relating to establishing By -District
Elections for the Costa Mesa City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to
General Law Cities, the City Council calls and orders a General Municipal Election held in the
City of Costa Mesa, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 1
SECTION 2. That the City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does order
submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:
Measure Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa
Mesa be elected by district as described in Ordinance No.
Yes
16-05, establishing six equal, geographically based districts,
and the Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa elected on a
citywide basis for a term of two years by the voters of the
No
entire city, for a maximum of two terms?
SECTION 3. That the proposed complete text of the measure submitted to the voters is
attached as Exhibit 1 and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as Exhibit 2.
SECTION 4. The measure requires a majority 50% + 1 of the votes cast to pass.
SECTION 5. The ballots used at the election shall be in form and content as required by
law.
SECTION 6. The City Council authorizes, instructs and directs the City Clerk to coordinate
with the County of Orange Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots,
notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia necessary in order to
properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 7. The polls for the election shall open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the
election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same
day when the polls shall close, pursuant to Election Code Section 10242, except as provided in
Section 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 8. In all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and
conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 9. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City
Council authorizes, instructs and directs the City Clerk to give further or additional notice of the
election in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 11. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and the
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 2
City shall pay all reasonable and actual election expenses upon presentation of a properly
submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Costa Mesa on this 12th day of July, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
foregoing Resolution No. 16-59 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July, 2016, by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa
Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 3
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
The People of the City of Costa Mesa do ordain as follows:
Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City Council Generally" shall be amended to allow for
election of six (6) council members elected by -district and a mayor elected by
voters city-wide. This ordinance enumerates residency requires for council
members elected by district along with requirements for filling vacancies;
describes the initial boundaries to elect council members by district as set forth
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and provides a sequence of electing
council members to staggered terms.
1
This ordinance would maintain existing term limits for city council members
elected by district but add term limits for a directly elected mayor to two (2)
consecutive terms of two (2) years each.
Under this ordinance, a change in the boundaries of council districts shall be
evaluated within at least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the
information from each decennial United States census, as made necessary by a
change in the City's boundaries or by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its
members provided that the number of times a change in boundaries may occur
shall be limited to once in any two-year period and no such change shall be
made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days preceding a general
municipal election.
This ordinance provides that all five members of the city council in office at the
time this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
IF YOU DESIRE A COPY OF THE DISTRICT ELECTIONS ORDINANCE NO.
16-05, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (714) ,
AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED AT NO COST TO YOU.
F
ORDINANCE NO. 16-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA ADDING SECTION 2-25 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS
FOR A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, voters will consider adopting Ordinance No. 16-06 to establish a directly
elected mayor and six council members elected by district in accordance with the
California Voting Rights Act and California law; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36502 authorizes voters to limit the
number of terms that may be served by members of the city council and/or an elected
mayor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-24 currently provides that the number of terms a member of the
city council may serve on the city council shall be limited to two (2) consecutive terms of
four (4) years each; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would add Section 2-25 to limit the number of terms a
directly elected mayor may serve on the city council to two (2) consecutive terms of two
(2) years each, which shall be separate from and in addition to any four year terms
served on the city council.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-25 shall be added:
Section 2-25. Directly Elected Mayor Term Limits.
The number of terms a directly elected mayor may serve on the city council shall be
limited to two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each, which shall be in addition to
any four year terms served on the city council subject to section 2-24.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall only take effect if Ordinance 16-06 is approved by the
voters.
SECTION 3. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
Exhibit 4
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 4. After this ordinance is approved by a majority vote of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2016.
Mayor
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City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 7
ALTERNATIVE I
RESOLUTION NO. 16-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2016 FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A QUESTION RELATING
TO ESTABLISHING BY -DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa, currently has a City Council consisting of five
members elected by all voters in the City. This type of system is referred to as an "at -large"
system of voting; and
WHEREAS, the law in California allows a city to place a measure on the ballot to change
from at -large voting to from -district or by -district voting. By -district voting is a system that divides
the city into geographical districts of roughly equal population and the voters from a particular
district elect only a person who resides in that district to represent them on the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the California Voting Rights Act allows for a legal challenge to at -large
elections, but not to by -district election systems; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held numerous public meetings and public hearings to
gather information and input regarding selection of a map for use in a by -district election system,
and has selected a map to include in a ballot measure, which is attached to the proposed
measure and the proposed ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the selected map would establish six districts, the boundaries and
numbering of which are described in the attached map and a directly elected mayor who would
be subject to term limits of two consecutive two year terms; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general I a w c i t i e s i n
the State of California, the City of Costa Mesa shall hold a General Municipal Election on
November 8, 2016 to submit to the voters a question relating to establishing By -District
Elections for the Costa Mesa City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to
General Law Cities, the City Council calls and orders a General Municipal Election held in the
City of Costa Mesa, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 1
SECTION 2. That the City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does order
submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:
Measure Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa
Mesa be elected by district as described in Ordinance No.
Yes
16-05, establishing six equal, geographically based districts,
and the Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa elected on a
citywide basis for a term of two years by the voters of the
No
entire city, for a maximum of two terms?
SECTION 3. That the proposed complete text of the measure submitted to the voters is
attached as Exhibit 1 and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as Exhibit 2.
SECTION 4. The measure requires a majority 50% + 1 of the votes cast to pass.
SECTION 5. The ballots used at the election shall be in form and content as required by
law.
SECTION 6. The City Council authorizes, instructs and directs the City Clerk to coordinate
with the County of Orange Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots,
notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia necessary in order to
properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 7. The polls for the election shall open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the
election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same
day when the polls shall close, pursuant to Election Code Section 10242, except as provided in
Section 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 8. In all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and
conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 9. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City
Council authorizes, instructs and directs the City Clerk to give further or additional notice of the
election in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 11. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and the
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 2
City shall pay all reasonable and actual election expenses upon presentation of a properly
submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Costa Mesa on this 12th day of July, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
foregoing Resolution No. 16-59 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July, 2016, by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa
Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 3
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
The People of the City of Costa Mesa do ordain as follows:
Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City Council Generally" shall be amended to allow for
election of six (6) council members elected by -district and a mayor elected by
voters city-wide. This ordinance enumerates residency requires for council
members elected by district along with requirements for filling vacancies;
describes the initial boundaries to elect council members by district as set forth
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and provides a sequence of electing
council members to staggered terms.
1
This ordinance would maintain existing term limits for city council members
elected by district but add term limits for a directly elected mayor to two (2)
consecutive terms of two (2) years each.
Under this ordinance, a change in the boundaries of council districts shall be
evaluated within at least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the
information from each decennial United States census, as made necessary by a
change in the City's boundaries or by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its
members provided that the number of times a change in boundaries may occur
shall be limited to once in any two-year period and no such change shall be
made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days preceding a general
municipal election.
This ordinance provides that all five members of the city council in office at the
time this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
IF YOU DESIRE A COPY OF THE DISTRICT ELECTIONS ORDINANCE NO.
16-05, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (714) ,
AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED AT NO COST TO YOU.
ORDINANCE NO. 16-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
WITH TERM LIMITS AND BY -DISTRICT ELECTION OF SIX
COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, a general law city with a population of more than 100,000 can change to a
by -district election system by placing a measure on the ballot for voters to decide
whether to elect city council members by -district based on a map delineating
boundaries of proposed districts; and
WHEREAS, under the California Voting Rights Act, district based elections are required
if it can be shown that an at -large election system prevents minority voters from electing
their chosen candidate or influencing elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement entered into with concerned citizens,
the City agreed to submit the question to voters whether to elect its city councilmembers
by district; and
WHEREAS, in accordance Elections Code Section 10010, the City Council held two (2)
public hearings prior to the public hearing to select the final district map and place the
measure on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot in addition to multiple
community meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City
Council Generally" provides for a five member city council, appointment of mayor and
mayor pro tempore and term limits (enacted by voters) for elected city council members.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-20 is repealed and replaced in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 2-20. — City Elected Officials; By -District Elections.
A. City Council and Mayor. The elected officers of the City shall constitute a city
council consisting of six (6) council members elected by -district at the times and
in the manner provided in this ordinance, each of whom shall serve for a term of
four years and until their respective successors qualify, and a directly elected
mayor to serve a two year term, until his or her respective successor qualifies.
Candidates for council seats shall be nominated and elected by such district and
shall reside in such district. Candidates for mayor may reside in any district within
the City and shall be elected by the voters city-wide.
B. Residency in Districts. Except for the directly elected Mayor, each member of the
Council must also be a resident of the council district from which the member is
nominated at the time the member is nominated and elected. In the event any
member of the Council shall cease to be a resident of the district from which the
member (or, in the case of an appointee, a predecessor) was nominated, the
office shall immediately become vacant and shall be filled in the same manner as
herein provided for other vacancies. If a member of the Council ceases to be a
resident of the district from which the member (or, in the case of an appointee, a
predecessor) was nominated solely because of a change in the boundaries of
any district as in this code provided, the member shall not lose office during that
term by reason of such change.
C. Districts. The City is hereby divided into six (6) Council districts. The six districts
shall be as described in section 2-20.5.
D. Changes in Boundaries of Council Districts. The boundaries of said Council
districts, but not the number thereof, may be changed by ordinance adopted by
the Council by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its members; provided, that
districts established by the Council shall be as nearly equal in population and as
geographically compact as practical. Boundaries shall be evaluated within at
least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the information from each
decennial United States census or on another basis adopted by four -sevenths
(4/7) vote of the total membership of the Council, and as provided in California
Elections Code sections 21620 and 21621. However, the Council shall not
change the boundaries of districts more than once in any two-year period and no
such change shall be made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days
preceding a general municipal election. The preceding limitations shall not apply
to changes made necessary by changes to the City boundaries. After the
Council has exercised its power to change the boundaries of districts, these
changes shall immediately be reflected in the district boundaries specified by
ordinance adopted by the Council.
E. Current Office Holders. The five members of the city council in office at the time
this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
F. Council Elections Sequenced. The Mayor shall serve a two year term and the
position of Mayor shall be elected commencing in the year 2018, and every two
years thereafter. The members of the Council of the third, fourth and fifth Council
districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2018 to the Council seats then
open, and in each fourth year thereafter. The members of the Council of the first,
second and sixth Council districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2020
to the Council seats then open, and in each fourth year thereafter.
SECTION 2. Section 2-20.5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby added:
2-20.5 -- District Boundaries.
The council member districts of the city shall have the following initial legal
boundaries:
First District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding southerly along Bear St to 1-
405, and proceeding westerly along 1- 405 to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding southerly
along Harbor Blvd to Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary, and
proceeding westerly along said Block Boundary to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Placentia Ave to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding westerly along
Flood Control Channel to City Boundary, and proceeding northerly along City Boundary
to the point of beginning.
Second District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary
to Highway 55, and proceeding northerly along Highway 55 to Highway 73, and
proceeding northerly along Highway 73 to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding
westerly along Flood Control Channel to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along
Fairview Rd to Adams Ave, and proceeding westerly along Adams Ave to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to 1- 405, and proceeding easterly along 1-
405 to Bear St, and proceeding northerly along Bear St to the point of beginning.
Third District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and Fairview Rd, and proceeding easterly along
Flood Control Channel to Highway 73, and proceeding southerly along Highway 73 to
Highway 55, and proceeding southerly along Highway 55 to City Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along City Boundary to Orange Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Orange Ave to 22nd St, and proceeding westerly along 22nd St to Costa Mesa
Freeway, and proceeding northerly along Costa Mesa Freeway to Fairview Rd, and
proceeding northerly along Fairview Rd to Avocado St, and proceeding westerly along
Avocado St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and proceeding
northerly along said Block Boundary to W Wilson St, and proceeding westerly along W
Wilson St to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to Adams Ave,
and proceeding easterly along Adams Ave to Fairview Rd, and proceeding northerly
along Fairview Rd to the point of beginning.
Fourth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Harbor Blvd and Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary,
and proceeding southerly along Harbor Blvd to Hamilton St, and proceeding westerly
along Hamilton St to Maple Ave, and proceeding southerly along Maple Ave to W Bay
St, and proceeding westerly along W Bay St to Anaheim Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Anaheim Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Pomona
Ave, and proceeding southerly along Pomona Ave to W 17th St, and proceeding
westerly along W 17th St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia
Ave to Towne St, and proceeding westerly along Towne St to Monrovia Ave, and
proceeding northerly along Monrovia Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along
W 19th St to Parcel Boundary(West of Placentia Ave), and proceeding northerly along
Parcel Boundaries to Victoria St, and proceeding easterly along Victoria St to Placentia
Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia Ave to Census Block 060590638072010
southern Boundary, and proceeding easterly along said Block Boundary to the point of
beginning.
Fifth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and City Boundary (in Fairview Park), and
proceeding westerly along Flood Control Channel to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
southerly along Placentia Ave to Victoria St, and proceeding westerly along Victoria St
to Parcel Boundary (West of Placentia), and proceeding southerly along Parcel
Boundaries to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Monrovia Ave,
and proceeding southerly along Monrovia Ave to Towne St, and proceeding easterly
along Towne St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding southerly along Placentia Ave to W
17th St, and proceeding easterly along W 17th St to Pomona Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Pomona Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along W 19th St to
Anaheim Ave, and proceeding northerly along Anaheim Ave to W Bay St, and
proceeding easterly along W Bay St to Maple Ave, and proceeding northerly along
Maple Ave to Hamilton St, and proceeding easterly along Hamilton St to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to W Wilson St, and proceeding easterly
along W Wilson St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along said Block Boundary to Avocado St, and proceeding
easterly along Avocado St to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along Fairview Rd
to State Hwy 55, and proceeding southerly along State Hwy 55 to Newport Blvd, and
proceeding southerly along Newport Blvd to Superior Ave, and proceeding westerly
along Superior Ave to City Boundary, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary to
the point of beginning.
Sixth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Orange Ave, and proceeding easterly along City
Boundary to Superior Ave, and proceeding northerly along Superior Ave to Newport
Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Newport Blvd to State Hwy 55, and proceeding
northerly along State Hwy 55 to 22nd St, and proceeding easterly along 22nd St to
Orange Ave, and proceeding northerly along Orange Ave to the point of beginning.
These district boundaries are depicted on a boundary map attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These boundaries will remain in effect until amended by ordinance as provided in
section 2-20.D.
SECTION 3. Section 2-22 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is repealed and replaced
in its entirety as follows:
A. Mayor. One of the four City Council seats open at the first municipal election
following the date on which this section takes effect shall be designated as the office of
mayor, to be filled at the election. The person elected at the election as mayor shall hold
office from the Tuesday succeeding his or her election, and until his or her successor is
elected and qualifies. Candidates for mayor may reside in any council district of the
City, and all qualified voters of the city shall be able to vote for the office of Mayor. The
elected mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a
member of the city council.
The mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its
proceedings. He or she shall be the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes.
He or she shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be
prescribed by the city council.
The provisions of section 2-24 shall not apply to the position of directly elected mayor.
B. Mayor Pro Tem. At the meeting at which the declaration of the municipal election
results and the installation of the new elected officers is made pursuant to Sections
10262 and 10264 of the Elections Code, following the declaration of the election results,
the city council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as mayor caro tempore,
who shall serve in such capacity for a period of two (2) years from the date of
appointment. The mayor pro tempore shall perform the duties of the mayor during his or
her absence or disability.
SECTION 4. Section 2-25 is hereby added to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code:
Section 2-25 — Directly Elected Mayor Term Limits
The number of terms a directly elected mayor may serve on the city council shall be
limited to two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each, which shall be in addition to
any four year terms served on the city council subject to section 2-24.
SECTION 5. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 6. After this ordinance is approved by a majority vote of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2016.
, Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER
8, 2016, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE
DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa called a General Municipal
Election to be held on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of submitting a proposed
ordinance to the voters of the City of Costa Mesa for their consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa is submitting to the voters
of the City of Costa Mesa a question relating to establishment of By -District Elections for
the City Council with a Directly Elected Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa desires that the General Municipal Election be
consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that
within the city, the precincts, polling places, and election officers of the two elections be
the same, and that the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange canvass the returns of
the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there
were only one election;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections
Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange is hereby requested to consent
and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide
General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the
voters of the City of Costa Mesa a question relating to the adoption of a proposed
ordinance.
Resolution No. 16-60 Page 1
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SECTION 2. That the following measure is to appear on the ballot as follows:
Measure Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa
Mesa be elected by district as described in Ordinance No.
Yes
16-05, establishing six equal, geographically based districts,
and the Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa elected on a
citywide basis for a term of two years by the voters of the
No
entire city, for a maximum of two terms?
SECTION 3. That the proposed complete text of the measure submitted to the
voters is attached as Exhibit 1, and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as
Exhibit 2.
SECTION 4. That the vote requirement for the measures to pass is a majority
(50% +1) of the votes cast.
SECTION 5. That the County of Orange Registrar of Voters is authorized to
canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all
respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.
The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law
regulating the statewide or special election.
SECTION 6. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to
the county election department to take any and all steps necessary to hold the
consolidated election.
SECTION 7. That the City of Costa Mesa recognizes that additional costs will be
incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the
County for any costs.
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this
Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the
County of Orange.
Resolution No. 16-60 Page 2
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SECTION 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that foregoing Resolution No. 16-60 was duly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July,
2016, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
Attachments:
1. Exhibit 1 — Proposed complete text of the measure submitted to the voters.
2. Exhibit 2 — Proposed Ordinance to be enacted.
Resolution No. 16-60 Page 3
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
The People of the City of Costa Mesa do ordain as follows:
Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City Council Generally" shall be amended to allow for
election of six (6) council members elected by -district and a mayor elected by
voters city-wide. This ordinance enumerates residency requires for council
members elected by district along with requirements for filling vacancies;
describes the initial boundaries to elect council members by district as set forth
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and provides a sequence of electing
council members to staggered terms.
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This ordinance would maintain existing term limits for city council members
elected by district but add term limits for a directly elected mayor to two (2)
consecutive terms of two (2) years each.
Under this ordinance, a change in the boundaries of council districts shall be
evaluated within at least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the
information from each decennial United States census, as made necessary by a
change in the City's boundaries or by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its
members provided that the number of times a change in boundaries may occur
shall be limited to once in any two-year period and no such change shall be
made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days preceding a general
municipal election.
This ordinance provides that all five members of the city council in office at the
time this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
IF YOU DESIRE A COPY OF THE DISTRICT ELECTIONS ORDINANCE NO.
16-05, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (714) ,
AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED AT NO COST TO YOU.
ORDINANCE NO. 16-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
WITH TERM LIMITS AND BY -DISTRICT ELECTION OF SIX
COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City') is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, a general law city with a population of more than 100,000 can change to a
by -district election system by placing a measure on the ballot for voters to decide
whether to elect city council members by -district based on a map delineating
boundaries of proposed districts; and
WHEREAS, under the California Voting Rights Act, district based elections are required
if it can be shown that an at -large election system prevents minority voters from electing
their chosen candidate or influencing elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement entered into with concerned citizens,
the City agreed to submit the question to voters whether to elect its city councilmembers
by district; and
WHEREAS, in accordance Elections Code Section 10010, the City Council held two (2)
public hearings prior to the public hearing to select the final district map and place the
measure on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot in addition to multiple
community meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City
Council Generally" provides for a five member city council, appointment of mayor and
mayor pro tempore and term limits (enacted by voters) for elected city council members.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-20 is repealed and replaced in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 2-20. — City Elected Officials; By -District Elections.
A. City Council and Mayor. The elected officers of the City shall constitute a city
council consisting of six (6) council members elected by -district at the times and
in the manner provided in this ordinance, each of whom shall serve for a term of
four years and until their respective successors qualify, and a directly elected
mayor to serve a two year term, until his or her respective successor qualifies.
Candidates for council seats shall be nominated and elected by such district and
shall reside in such district. Candidates for mayor may reside in any district within
the City and shall be elected by the voters city-wide.
B. Residency in Districts. Except for the directly elected Mayor, each member of the
Council must also be a resident of the council district from which the member is
nominated at the time the member is nominated and elected. In the event any
member of the Council shall cease to be a resident of the district from which the
member (or, in the case of an appointee, a predecessor) was nominated, the
office shall immediately become vacant and shall be filled in the same manner as
herein provided for other vacancies. If a member of the Council ceases to be a
resident of the district from which the member (or, in the case of an appointee, a
predecessor) was nominated solely because of a change in the boundaries of
any district as in this code provided, the member shall not lose office during that
term by reason of such change.
C. Districts. The City is hereby divided into six (6) Council districts. The six districts
shall be as described in section 2-20.5.
D. Changes in Boundaries of Council Districts. The boundaries of said Council
districts, but not the number thereof, may be changed by ordinance adopted by
the Council by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its members; provided, that
districts established by the Council shall be as nearly equal in population and as
geographically compact as practical. Boundaries shall be evaluated within at
least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the information from each
decennial United States census or on another basis adopted by four -sevenths
(4/7) vote of the total membership of the Council, and as provided in California
Elections Code sections 21620 and 21621. However, the Council shall not
change the boundaries of districts more than once in any two-year period and no
such change shall be made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days
preceding a general municipal election. The preceding limitations shall not apply
to changes made necessary by changes to the City boundaries. After the
Council has exercised its power to change the boundaries of districts, these
changes shall immediately be reflected in the district boundaries specified by
ordinance adopted by the Council.
E. Current Office Holders. The five members of the city council in office at the time
this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
F. Council Elections Sequenced. The Mayor shall serve a two year term and the
position of Mayor shall be elected commencing in the year 2018, and every two
years thereafter. The members of the Council of the third, fourth and fifth Council
districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2018 to the Council seats then
open, and in each fourth year thereafter. The members of the Council of the first,
second and sixth Council districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2020
to the Council seats then open, and in each fourth year thereafter.
SECTION 2. Section 2-20.5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby added:
2-20.5 -- District Boundaries.
The council member districts of the city shall have the following initial legal
boundaries:
First District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding southerly along Bear St to 1-
405, and proceeding westerly along 1- 405 to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding southerly
along Harbor Blvd to Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary, and
proceeding westerly along said Block Boundary to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Placentia Ave to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding westerly along
Flood Control Channel to City Boundary, and proceeding northerly along City Boundary
to the point of beginning.
Second District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary
to Highway 55, and proceeding northerly along Highway 55 to Highway 73, and
proceeding northerly along Highway 73 to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding
westerly along Flood Control Channel to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along
Fairview Rd to Adams Ave, and proceeding westerly along Adams Ave to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to 1- 405, and proceeding easterly along 1-
405 to Bear St, and proceeding northerly along Bear St to the point of beginning.
Third District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and Fairview Rd, and proceeding easterly along
Flood Control Channel to Highway 73, and proceeding southerly along Highway 73 to
Highway 55, and proceeding southerly along Highway 55 to City Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along City Boundary to Orange Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Orange Ave to 22nd St, and proceeding westerly along 22nd St to Costa Mesa
Freeway, and proceeding northerly along Costa Mesa Freeway to Fairview Rd, and
proceeding northerly along Fairview Rd to Avocado St, and proceeding westerly along
Avocado St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and proceeding
northerly along said Block Boundary to W Wilson St, and proceeding westerly along W
Wilson St to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to Adams Ave,
and proceeding easterly along Adams Ave to Fairview Rd, and proceeding northerly
along Fairview Rd to the point of beginning.
Fourth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Harbor Blvd and Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary,
and proceeding southerly along Harbor Blvd to Hamilton St, and proceeding westerly
along Hamilton St to Maple Ave, and proceeding southerly along Maple Ave to W Bay
St, and proceeding westerly along W Bay St to Anaheim Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Anaheim Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Pomona
Ave, and proceeding southerly along Pomona Ave to W 17th St, and proceeding
westerly along W 17th St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia
Ave to Towne St, and proceeding westerly along Towne St to Monrovia Ave, and
proceeding northerly along Monrovia Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along
W 19th St to Parcel Boundary(West of Placentia Ave), and proceeding northerly along
Parcel Boundaries to Victoria St, and proceeding easterly along Victoria St to Placentia
Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia Ave to Census Block 060590638072010
southern Boundary, and proceeding easterly along said Block Boundary to the point of
beginning.
Fifth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and City Boundary (in Fairview Park), and
proceeding westerly along Flood Control Channel to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
southerly along Placentia Ave to Victoria St, and proceeding westerly along Victoria St
to Parcel Boundary (West of Placentia), and proceeding southerly along Parcel
Boundaries to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Monrovia Ave,
and proceeding southerly along Monrovia Ave to Towne St, and proceeding easterly
along Towne St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding southerly along Placentia Ave to W
17th St, and proceeding easterly along W 17th St to Pomona Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Pomona Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along W 19th St to
Anaheim Ave, and proceeding northerly along Anaheim Ave to W Bay St, and
proceeding easterly along W Bay St to Maple Ave, and proceeding northerly along
Maple Ave to Hamilton St, and proceeding easterly along Hamilton St to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to W Wilson St, and proceeding easterly
along W Wilson St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along said Block Boundary to Avocado St, and proceeding
easterly along Avocado St to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along Fairview Rd
to State Hwy 55, and proceeding southerly along State Hwy 55 to Newport Blvd, and
proceeding southerly along Newport Blvd to Superior Ave, and proceeding westerly
along Superior Ave to City Boundary, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary to
the point of beginning.
Sixth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Orange Ave, and proceeding easterly along City
Boundary to Superior Ave, and proceeding northerly along Superior Ave to Newport
Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Newport Blvd to State Hwy 55, and proceeding
northerly along State Hwy 55 to 22nd St, and proceeding easterly along 22nd St to
Orange Ave, and proceeding northerly along Orange Ave to the point of beginning.
These district boundaries are depicted on a boundary map attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These boundaries will remain in effect until amended by ordinance as provided in
section 2-20.D.
SECTION 3. Section 2-22 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is repealed and replaced
in its entirety as follows:
A. Mayor. One of the four City Council seats open at the first municipal election
following the date on which this section takes effect shall be designated as the office of
mayor, to be filled at the election. The person elected at the election as mayor shall hold
office from the Tuesday succeeding his or her election, and until his or her successor is
elected and qualifies. Candidates for mayor may reside in any council district of the
City, and all qualified voters of the city shall be able to vote for the office of Mayor. The
elected mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a
member of the city council.
The mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its
proceedings. He or she shall be the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes.
He or she shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be
prescribed by the city council.
The provisions of section 2-24 shall not apply to the position of directly elected mayor.
B. Mayor Pro Tem. At the meeting at which the declaration of the municipal election
results and the installation of the new elected officers is made pursuant to Sections
10262 and 10264 of the Elections Code, following the declaration of the election results,
the city council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as mayor pro tempore,
who shall serve in such capacity for a period of two (2) years from the date of
appointment. The mayor pro tempore shall perform the duties of the mayor during his or
her absence or disability.
SECTION 4. Section 2-25 is hereby added to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code:
Section 2-25 — Directly Elected Mayor Term Limits
The number of terms a directly elected mayor may serve on the city council shall be
limited to two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each, which shall be in addition to
any four year terms served on the city council subject to section 2-24.
SECTION 5. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 6. After this ordinance is approved by a majority vote of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2016.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, THE City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California called a
General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at which there
will be submitted to the voters the following measure:
Measure : Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa Mesa be
Response
Vote
elected by district as described in Ordinance No. 16-05, establishing six
Yes
equal, geographically based districts, and the Mayor of the City of Costa
Mesa elected on a citywide basis for a term of two years by the voters of
the entire city, for a maximum of two terms?
No
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. That the City Council authorizes the following member(s) of its body
(Mayor In Favor)
(Mayor Pro Tem In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
to file a written argument In Favor of the City measure, not exceeding 300 words,
accompanied by the printed names(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, in
accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of
California. The arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date
the fixed by the City Clerk after which no arguments for or against the City measure
may be submitted to the City Clerk.
The arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, with the printed name(s)
and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an
organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at
least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument. The arguments
shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement To Be Filed By Authors) of Argument.
Resolution No. 16-61 Page 1 of 3
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SECTION 3. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the
measure to the City Attorney, unless the organization or salaries of the office of the City
Attorney is affected.
a. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure not
exceeding 500 words showing the effect of the measure on existing law and
the operation of the measure. If a measure affects the organization or salaries
of the office of the City Attorney, the City Clerk shall prepare the impartial
analysis.
b. The analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the measure was
placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or
by the governing body of the city.
c. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in
the voter information portion of the sample ballot, there shall be printed
immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10 -point type, the
following: "The above statement is an impartial analysis of Ordinance or
Measure _. If you desire a copy of the ordinance or measure, please call
the election official's office at 714-754-5225 and a copy will be mailed at no
cost to you.
d. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the
filing of primary arguments.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON JULY 12, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
Resolution No. 16-61 Page 2 of 3
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
1, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that foregoing Resolution No. 16-61 was duly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July,
2016, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City
of Costa Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 16-61 Page 3 of 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2016 FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A QUESTION RELATING
TO ESTABLISHING BY -DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND
A QUESTION RELATING TO ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR DIRECTLY ELECTED
MAYOR
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa, currently has a City Council consisting of five
members elected by all voters in the City. This type of system is referred to as an "at -large"
system of voting; and
WHEREAS, the law in California allows a city to place a measure on the ballot to change
from at -large voting to from -district or by -district voting. By -district voting is a system that divides
the city into geographical districts of roughly equal population and the voters from a particular
district elect only a person who resides in that district to represent them on the City Council; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 34877 allows a city to include in a
proposed districting measure establishment of a directly elected mayor, who may serve either a
two year or a four year term; and
WHEREAS, the California Voting Rights Act allows for a legal challenge to at -large
elections, but not to by -district election systems; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36502 authorizes voters to limit the
number of terms that may be served by members of the city council and/or an elected mayor;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held numerous public meetings and public hearings to
gather information and input regarding selection of a map for use in a by -district election system,
and has selected a map to include in a by -district ballot measure, which is attached to the
proposed measure and the proposed ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the selected map would establish six districts, the boundaries and
numbering of which are described in the attached map and a directly elected mayor who would
serve two year terms; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general I a w c i t i e s i n
the State of California, the City of Costa Mesa shall hold a General Municipal Election on
November 8, 2016 to submit to the voters a question relating to establishing By -District
Elections for the Costa Mesa City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 1
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to
General Law Cities, the City Council calls and orders a General Municipal Election held in the
City of Costa Mesa, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
SECTION 2. That the City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does order
submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:
Measure Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa
Yes.
Mesa be elected by district as described in Ordinance No.
Yes
16-06, establishing six equal, geographically based districts,
and the Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa elected on a
citywide basis for a term of two years by the voters of the
No
entire city?
SECTION 3. That the City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does order
submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:
Measure : Mayoral Term Limits '
Response
Vote
Shall the directly elected Mayor of the City of Costa
Mesa be limited to two (2) terms of two (2) years each,
separate from city council member term limits if Ordinance
No. 16-06 passes.
Yes.
No
SECTION 4. That the proposed complete text of the district formation measure submitted
to the voters is attached as Exhibit 1 and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as
Exhibit 2.
SECTION 5. That the proposed complete text of the mayoral term limits measure
submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit 3 and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is
attached as Exhibit 4.
law.
SECTION 6. The each measure requires a majority 50% + 1 of the votes cast to pass.
SECTION 7. The ballots used at the election shall be in form and content as required by
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 2
SECTION 8. The City Council authorizes, instructs and directs the City Clerk to coordinate
with the County of Orange Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots,
notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia necessary in order to
properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 9. The polls for the election shall open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the
election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same
day when the polls shall close, pursuant to Election Code Section 10242, except as provided in
Section 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 10. In all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and
conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 11. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City
Council authorizes, instructs and directs the City Clerk to give further or additional notice of the
election in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 12. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 13. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and the
City shall pay all reasonable and actual election expenses upon presentation of a properly
submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Costa Mesa on this 12th day of July, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
foregoing Resolution No. 16-59 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 3
Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12`h day of July, 2016, by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa
Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 16-59 Page 4
Exhibit 1
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
The People of the City of Costa Mesa do ordain as follows:
Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City Council Generally" shall be amended to allow for
election of six (6) council members elected by -district and a mayor elected by
voters city-wide. This ordinance enumerates residency requires for council
members elected by district along with requirements for filling vacancies;
describes the initial boundaries to elect council members by district as set forth
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and provides a sequence of electing
council members to staggered terms.
This ordinance establishes a directly elected mayor who will serve a two year
term of office, rather than a four year term as other city council members do.
Under this ordinance, a change in the boundaries of council districts shall be
evaluated within at least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the
information from each decennial United States census, as made necessary by a
change in the City's boundaries or by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its
members provided that the number of times a change in boundaries may occur
shall be limited to once in any two-year period and no such change shall be
made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days preceding a general
municipal election.
This ordinance provides that all five members of the city council in office at the
time this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
IF YOU DESIRE A COPY OF THE DISTRICT ELECTIONS ORDINANCE NO.
16-06, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (714) ,
AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED AT NO COST TO YOU.
Exhibit 2
ORDINANCE NO. 16-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND
BY -DISTRICT ELECTION OF SIX COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, a general law city with a population of more than 100,000 can change to a
by -district election system by placing a measure on the ballot for voters to decide
whether to elect city council members by -district based on a map delineating
boundaries of proposed districts; and
WHEREAS, under the California Voting Rights Act, district based elections are required
if it can be shown that an at -large election system prevents minority voters from electing
their chosen candidate or influencing elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement entered into with concemed citizens,
the City agreed to submit the question to voters whether to elect its city councilmembers
by district; and
WHEREAS, in accordance Elections Code Section 10010, the City Council held two (2)
public hearings prior to the public hearing to select the final district map and place the
measure on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot in addition to multiple
community meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City
Council Generally' provides for a five member city council, appointment of mayor and
mayor pro tempore and term limits (enacted by voters) for elected city council members.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-20 is repealed and replaced in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 2-20. — City Elected Officials; By -District Elections.
A. Cit Council and Mayor. The elected officers of the City shall constitute a city
council consisting of six (6) council members elected by -district at the times and
in the manner provided in this ordinance, each of whom shall serve for a term of
four years and until their respective successors qualify, and a directly elected
mayor to serve a two year term, until his or her respective successor qualifies.
Candidates for council seats shall be nominated and elected by such district and
Exhibit 2
shall reside in such district. Candidates for mayor may reside in any district within
the City and shall be elected by the voters city-wide.
B. Residency in Districts. Except for the directly elected Mayor, each member of the
Council must also be a resident of the council district from which the member is
nominated at the time the member is nominated and elected. In the event any
member of the Council shall cease to be a resident of the district from which the
member (or, in the case of an appointee, a predecessor) was nominated, the
office shall immediately become vacant and shall be filled in the same manner as
herein provided for other vacancies. If a member of the Council ceases to be a
resident of the district from which the member (or, in the case of an appointee, a
predecessor) was nominated solely because of a change in the boundaries of
any district as in this code provided, the member shall not lose office during that
term by reason of such change.
C. Districts. The City is hereby divided into six (6) Council districts. The six districts
shall be as described in section 2-20.5.
D. Changes in Boundaries of Council Districts. The boundaries of said Council
districts, but not the number thereof, may be changed by ordinance adopted by
the Council by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its members; provided, that
districts established by the Council shall be as nearly equal in population and as
geographically compact as practical. Boundaries shall be evaluated within at
least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the information from each
decennial United States census or on another basis adopted by four -sevenths
(4/7) vote of the total membership of the Council, and as provided in California
Elections Code sections 21620 and 21621. However, the Council shall not
change the boundaries of districts more than once in any two-year period and no
such change shall be made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days
preceding a general municipal election. The preceding limitations shall not apply
to changes made necessary by changes to the City boundaries. After the
Council has exercised its power to change the boundaries of districts, these
changes shall immediately be reflected in the district boundaries specified by
ordinance adopted by the Council.
E. Current Office Holders. The five members of the city council in office at the time
this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
F. Council Elections Sequenced. The Mayor shall serve a two year term and the
position of Mayor shall be elected commencing in the year 2018, and every two
years thereafter. The members of the Council of the third, fourth and fifth Council
districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2018 to the Council seats then
open, and in each fourth year thereafter. The members of the Council of the first,
second and sixth Council districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2020
to the Council seats then open, and in each fourth year thereafter.
Exhibit 2
SECTION 2. Section 2-20.5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby added:
2-20.5 -- District Boundaries.
The council member districts of the city shall have the following initial legal
boundaries:
First District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding southerly along Bear St to 1-
405, and proceeding westerly along 1- 405 to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding southerly
along Harbor Blvd to Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary, and
proceeding westerly along said Block Boundary to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Placentia Ave to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding westerly along
Flood Control Channel to City Boundary, and proceeding northerly along City Boundary
to the point of beginning.
Second District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary
to Highway 55, and proceeding northerly along Highway 55 to Highway 73, and
proceeding northerly along Highway 73 to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding
westerly along Flood Control Channel to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along
Fairview Rd to Adams Ave, and proceeding westerly along Adams Ave to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to 1- 405, and proceeding easterly along 1-
405 to Bear St, and proceeding northerly along Bear St to the point of beginning.
Third District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and Fairview Rd, and proceeding easterly along
Flood Control Channel to Highway 73, and proceeding southerly along Highway 73 to
Highway 55, and proceeding southerly along Highway 55 to City Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along City Boundary to Orange Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Orange Ave to 22nd St, and proceeding westerly along 22nd St to Costa Mesa
Freeway, and proceeding northerly along Costa Mesa Freeway to Fairview Rd, and
proceeding northerly along Fairview Rd to Avocado St, and proceeding westerly along
Avocado St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and proceeding
northerly along said Block Boundary to W Wilson St, and proceeding westerly along W
Wilson St to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to Adams Ave,
Exhibit 2
and proceeding easterly along Adams Ave to Fairview Rd, and proceeding northerly
along Fairview Rd to the point of beginning.
Fourth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Harbor Blvd and Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary,
and proceeding southerly along Harbor Blvd to Hamilton St, and proceeding westerly
along Hamilton St to Maple Ave, and proceeding southerly along Maple Ave to W Bay
St, and proceeding westerly along W Bay St to Anaheim Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Anaheim Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Pomona
Ave, and proceeding southerly along Pomona Ave to W 17th St, and proceeding
westerly along W 17th St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia
Ave to Towne St, and proceeding westerly along Towne St to Monrovia Ave, and
proceeding northerly along Monrovia Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along
W 19th St to Parcel Boundary(West of Placentia Ave), and proceeding northerly along
Parcel Boundaries to Victoria St, and proceeding easterly along Victoria St to Placentia
Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia Ave to Census Block 060590638072010
southern Boundary, and proceeding easterly along said Block Boundary to the point of
beginning.
Fifth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and City Boundary (in Fairview Park), and
proceeding westerly along Flood Control Channel to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
southerly along Placentia Ave to Victoria St, and proceeding westerly along Victoria St
to Parcel Boundary (West of Placentia), and proceeding southerly along Parcel
Boundaries to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Monrovia Ave,
and proceeding southerly along Monrovia Ave to Towne St, and proceeding easterly
along Towne St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding southerly along Placentia Ave to W
17th St, and proceeding easterly along W 17th St to Pomona Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Pomona Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along W 19th St to
Anaheim Ave, and proceeding northerly along Anaheim Ave to W Bay St, and
proceeding easterly along W Bay St to Maple Ave, and proceeding northerly along
Maple Ave to Hamilton St, and proceeding easterly along Hamilton St to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to W Wilson St, and proceeding easterly
along W Wilson St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along said Block Boundary to Avocado St, and proceeding
easterly along Avocado St to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along Fairview Rd
to State Hwy 55, and proceeding southerly along State Hwy 55 to Newport Blvd, and
proceeding southerly along Newport Blvd to Superior Ave, and proceeding westerly
Exhibit 2
along Superior Ave to City Boundary, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary to
the point of beginning.
Sixth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Orange Ave, and proceeding easterly along City
Boundary to Superior Ave, and proceeding northerly along Superior Ave to Newport
Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Newport Blvd to State Hwy 55, and proceeding
northerly along State Hwy 55 to 22nd St, and proceeding easterly along 22nd St to
Orange Ave, and proceeding northerly along Orange Ave to the point of beginning.
These district boundaries are depicted on a boundary map attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These boundaries will remain in effect until amended by ordinance as provided in
section 2-20.D.
SECTION 3. Section 2-22 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is repealed and replaced
in its entirety as follows:
A. Mayor. One of the four City Council seats open at the first municipal election
following the date on which this section takes effect shall be designated as the office of
mayor, to be filled at the election. The person elected at the election as mayor shall hold
office from the Tuesday succeeding his or her election, and until his or her successor is
elected and qualifies. Candidates for mayor may reside in any council district of the
City, and all qualified voters of the city shall be able to vote for the office of Mayor. The
elected mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a
member of the city council.
The mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its
proceedings. He or she shall be the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes.
He or she shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be
prescribed by the city council.
The provisions of section 2-24 shall not apply to the position of directly elected mayor.
B. Mayor Pro Tem. At the meeting at which the declaration of the municipal election
results and the installation of the new elected officers is made pursuant to Sections
10262 and 10264 of the Elections Code, following the declaration of the election results,
the city council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as mayor pro tempore,
who shall serve in such capacity for a period of two (2) years from the date of
appointment. The mayor pro tempore shall perform the duties of the mayor during his or
her absence or disability.
SECTION 4. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
Exhibit 2
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 5. After this ordinance is approved by a majority vote of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2016.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Exhibit 3
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE.
CITY OF COSTA MESA
The People of the City of Costa Mesa do ordain as follows:
This ordinance would establish term limits for a directly elected mayor of two (2)
consecutive terms of two (2) years each, which would be in addition to any terms
served as a city council member under Costa Mesa Municipal Code section 2-24.
This ordinance would not change the term limits for city council members which
are two (2) consecutive terms of four (4) year each. This ordinance will only take
effect if Ordinance No. 16-06 is approved by the voters of Costa Mesa.
IF YOU DESIRE A COPY OF THE MAYORAL TERM LIMITS ORDINANCE NO.
16-07, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (714) ,
AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED AT NO COST TO YOU.
Exhibit 4
ORDINANCE NO. 16-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA ADDING SECTION 2-25 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS
FOR A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City') is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, voters will consider adopting Ordinance No. 16-06 to establish a directly
elected mayor and six council members elected by district in accordance with the
California Voting Rights Act and California law; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36502 authorizes voters to limit the
number of terms that may be served by members of the city council and/or an elected
mayor, and
WHEREAS, Section 2-24 currently provides that the number of terms a member of the
city council may serve on the city council shall be limited to two (2) consecutive terms of
four (4) years each; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would add Section 2-25 to limit the number of terms a
directly elected mayor may serve on the city council to two (2) consecutive terms of two
(2) years each, which shall be separate from and in addition to any four year terms
served on the city council.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-25 shall be added:
Section 2-25. Directly Elected Mayor Term Limits.
The number of terms a directly elected mayor may serve on the city council shall be
limited to two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each, which shall be in addition to
any four year terms served on the city council subject to section 2-24.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall only take effect if Ordinance 16-06 is approved by the
voters.
SECTION 3. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
Exhibit 4
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 4. After this ordinance is approved by a majority vote of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2016.
, Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER
8, 2016, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE
DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa called a General Municipal
Election to be held on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of submitting two proposed
ordinances to the voters of the City of Costa Mesa for their consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa is submitting to the voters
of the City of Costa Mesa a question relating to establishment of By -District Elections for
the City Council with a Directly Elected Mayor and a question relating to term limits for a
Directly Elected Mayor, and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa desires that the General Municipal Election be
consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that
within the city, the precincts, polling places, and election officers of the two elections be
the same, and that the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange canvass the returns of
the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there
were only one election;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections
Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange is hereby requested to consent
and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide
General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the
voters of the City of Costa Mesa two questions relating to the adoption of proposed
ordinances.
Resolution No. 16-60 Page 1
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SECTION 2. That the following measure is to appear on the ballot as follows:
Measure : Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa
Yes
Mesa be elected by district as described in Ordinance No.16-
Yes
06, establishing six equal, geographically based districts, and
the Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa elected on a citywide
basis for a term of two years by the voters of the entire city?
No
That the proposed complete text of the district elections measure submitted to the voters
is attached as Exhibit 1, and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as Exhibit
2.
SECTION 3. The following measure is also to appear on the ballot as follows:
Measure_: Mayoral Term Limits
Response
Vote
Shall the directly elected Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa be
limited to two (2) terms of two (2) years each, separate from
city council member term limits if Ordinance No. 16-06
passes?
Yes
No
That the proposed complete text of the mayoral term limits measure submitted to the
voters is attached as Exhibit 3, and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as
Exhibit 4.
SECTION 4. That the vote requirement for the measures to pass is a majority
(50% +1) of the votes cast.
SECTION 5. That the County of Orange Registrar of Voters is authorized to
canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all
respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.
Resolution No. 16-60 Page 2
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The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law
regulating the statewide or special election.
SECTION 6. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to
the county election department to take any and all steps necessary to hold the
consolidated election.
SECTION 7. That the City of Costa Mesa recognizes that additional costs will be
incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the
County for any costs.
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this
Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the
County of Orange.
SECTION 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that foregoing Resolution No. 16-60 was duly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July,
2016, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
Resolution No. 16-60 Page 3
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City of Costa Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
Attachments:
1. Exhibit 1 — Proposed complete text of the measure submitted to the voters.
2. Exhibit 2 — Proposed Ordinance to be enacted.
Resolution No. 16-60 Page 4
Exhibit 1
FULL TEXT OF MEASURE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
The People of the City of Costa Mesa do ordain as follows:
Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City Council Generally" shall be amended to allow for
election of six (6) council members elected by -district and a mayor elected by
voters city-wide. This ordinance enumerates residency requires for council
members elected by district along with requirements for filling vacancies;
describes the initial boundaries to elect council members by district as set forth
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and provides a sequence of electing
coUincil members to staggered terms.
1
This ordinance establishes a directly elected mayor who will serve a two year
term of office, rather than a four year term as other city council members do.
Under this ordinance, a change in the boundaries of council districts shall be
evaluated within at least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the
information from each decennial United States census, as made necessary by a
change in the City's boundaries or by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its
members provided that the number of times a change in boundaries may occur
shall be limited to once in any two-year period and no such change shall be
made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days preceding a general
municipal election.
This ordinance provides that all five members of the city council in office at the
time this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
IF YOU DESIRE A COPY OF THE DISTRICT ELECTIONS ORDINANCE NO.
16-06, PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (714) ,
AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED AT NO COST TO YOU.
Exhibit 2
ORDINANCE NO. 16-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND
BY -DISTRICT ELECTION OF SIX COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa ("City") is a general law city currently governed by a
five (5) member city council elected at -large by all voters within the City; and
WHEREAS, a general law city with a population of more than 100,000 can change to a
by -district election system by placing a measure on the ballot for voters to decide
whether to elect city council members by -district based on a map delineating
boundaries of proposed districts; and
WHEREAS, under the California Voting Rights Act, district based elections are required
if it can be shown that an at -large election system prevents minority voters from electing
their chosen candidate or influencing elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement entered into with concerned citizens,
the City agreed to submit the question to voters whether to elect its city councilmembers
by district; and
WHEREAS, in accordance Elections Code Section 10010, the City Council held two (2)
public hearings prior to the public hearing to select the final district map and place the
measure on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot in addition to multiple
community meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Title 2 Chapter II entitled "City
Council Generally' provides for a five member city council, appointment of mayor and
mayor pro tempore and term limits (enacted by voters) for elected city council members.
NOW THEREFORE THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-20 is repealed and replaced in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 2-20. — City Elected Officials; By -District Elections.
A. City Council and Mayor. The elected officers of the City shall constitute a city
council consisting of six (6) council members elected by -district at the times and
in the manner provided in this ordinance, each of whom shall serve for a term of
four years and until their respective successors qualify, and a directly elected
mayor to serve a two year term, until his or her respective successor qualifies.
Candidates for council seats shall be nominated and elected by such district and
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shall reside in such district. Candidates for mayor may reside in any district within
the City and shall be elected by the voters city-wide.
B. Residency in Districts. Except for the directly elected Mayor, each member of the
Council must also be a resident of the council district from which the member is
nominated at the time the member is nominated and elected. In the event any
member of the Council shall cease to be a resident of the district from which the
member (or, in the case of an appointee, a predecessor) was nominated, the
office shall immediately become vacant and shall be filled in the same manner as
herein provided for other vacancies. If a member of the Council ceases to be a
resident of the district from which the member (or, in the case of an appointee, a
predecessor) was nominated solely because of a change in the boundaries of
any district as in this code provided, the member shall not lose office during that
term by reason of such change.
C. Districts. The City is hereby divided into six (6) Council districts. The six districts
shall be as described in section 2-20.5.
D. Changes in Boundaries of Council Districts. The boundaries of said Council
districts, but not the number thereof, may be changed by ordinance adopted by
the Council by a four -sevenths (4/7) vote of all its members; provided, that
districts established by the Council shall be as nearly equal in population and as
geographically compact as practical. Boundaries shall be evaluated within at
least one (1) year subsequent to the availability of the information from each
decennial United States census or on another basis adopted by four -sevenths
(4/7) vote of the total membership of the Council, and as provided in California
Elections Code sections 21620 and 21621. However, the Council shall not
change the boundaries of districts more than once in any two-year period and no
such change shall be made within the period of one hundred eighty (180) days
preceding a general municipal election. The preceding limitations shall not apply
to changes made necessary by changes to the City boundaries. After the
Council has exercised its power to change the boundaries of districts, these
changes shall immediately be reflected in the district boundaries specified by
ordinance adopted by the Council.
E. Current Office Holders. The five members of the city council in office at the time
this section takes effect shall continue in office until their terms expire.
F. Council Elections Sequenced. The Mayor shall serve a two year term and the
position of Mayor shall be elected commencing in the year 2018, and every two
years thereafter. The members of the Council of the third, fourth and fifth Council
districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2018 to the Council seats then
open, and in each fourth year thereafter. The members of the Council of the first,
second and sixth Council districts shall be elected commencing in the year 2020
to the Council seats then open, and in each fourth year thereafter.
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SECTION 2. Section 2-20.5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is hereby added:
2-20.5 -- District Boundaries.
The council member districts of the city shall have the following initial legal
boundaries:
First District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding southerly along Bear St to 1-
405, and proceeding westerly along 1- 405 to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding southerly
along Harbor Blvd to Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary, and
proceeding westerly along said Block Boundary to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Placentia Ave to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding westerly along
Flood Control Channel to City Boundary, and proceeding northerly along City Boundary
to the point of beginning.
Second District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Bear St, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary
to Highway 55, and proceeding northerly along Highway 55 to Highway 73, and
proceeding northerly along Highway 73 to Flood Control Channel, and proceeding
westerly along Flood Control Channel to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along
Fairview Rd to Adams Ave, and proceeding westerly along Adams Ave to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to l- 405, and proceeding easterly along 1-
405 to Bear St, and proceeding northerly along Bear St to the point of beginning.
Third District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and Fairview Rd, and proceeding easterly along
Flood Control Channel to Highway 73, and proceeding southerly along Highway 73 to
Highway 55, and proceeding southerly along Highway 55 to City Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along City Boundary to Orange Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Orange Ave to 22nd St, and proceeding westerly along 22nd St to Costa Mesa
Freeway, and proceeding northerly along Costa Mesa Freeway to Fairview Rd, and
proceeding northerly along Fairview Rd to Avocado St, and proceeding westerly along
Avocado St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and proceeding
northerly along said Block Boundary to W Wilson St, and proceeding westerly along W
Wilson St to Harbor Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to Adams Ave,
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and proceeding easterly along Adams Ave to Fairview Rd, and proceeding northerly
along Fairview Rd to the point of beginning.
Fourth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Harbor Blvd and Census Block 060590638072010 southern Boundary,
and proceeding southerly along Harbor Blvd to Hamilton St, and proceeding westerly
along Hamilton St to Maple Ave, and proceeding southerly along Maple Ave to W Bay
St, and proceeding westerly along W Bay St to Anaheim Ave, and proceeding southerly
along Anaheim Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Pomona
Ave, and proceeding southerly along Pomona Ave to W 17th St, and proceeding
westerly along W 17th St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia
Ave to Towne St, and proceeding westerly along Towne St to Monrovia Ave, and
proceeding northerly along Monrovia Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along
W 19th St to Parcel Boundary(West of Placentia Ave), and proceeding northerly along
Parcel Boundaries to Victoria St, and proceeding easterly along Victoria St to Placentia
Ave, and proceeding northerly along Placentia Ave to Census Block 060590638072010
southern Boundary, and proceeding easterly along said Block Boundary to the point of
beginning.
Fifth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of Flood Control Channel and City Boundary (in Fairview Park), and
proceeding westerly along Flood Control Channel to Placentia Ave, and proceeding
southerly along Placentia Ave to Victoria St, and proceeding westerly along Victoria St
to Parcel Boundary (West of Placentia), and proceeding southerly along Parcel
Boundaries to W 19th St, and proceeding westerly along W 19th St to Monrovia Ave,
and proceeding southerly along Monrovia Ave to Towne St, and proceeding easterly
along Towne St to Placentia Ave, and proceeding southerly along Placentia Ave to W
17th St, and proceeding easterly along W 17th St to Pomona Ave, and proceeding
northerly along Pomona Ave to W 19th St, and proceeding easterly along W 19th St to
Anaheim Ave, and proceeding northerly along Anaheim Ave to W Bay St, and
proceeding easterly along W Bay St to Maple Ave, and proceeding northerly along
Maple Ave to Hamilton St, and proceeding easterly along Hamilton St to Harbor Blvd,
and proceeding northerly along Harbor Blvd to W Wilson St, and proceeding easterly
along W Wilson St to Census Block 060590639062000 western Boundary, and
proceeding southerly along said Block Boundary to Avocado St, and proceeding
easterly along Avocado St to Fairview Rd, and proceeding southerly along Fairview Rd
to State Hwy 55, and proceeding southerly along State Hwy 55 to Newport Blvd, and
proceeding southerly along Newport Blvd to Superior Ave, and proceeding westerly
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along Superior Ave to City Boundary, and proceeding easterly along City Boundary to
the point of beginning.
Sixth District.
The region bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of City Boundary and Orange Ave, and proceeding easterly along City
Boundary to Superior Ave, and proceeding northerly along Superior Ave to Newport
Blvd, and proceeding northerly along Newport Blvd to State Hwy 55, and proceeding
northerly along State Hwy 55 to 22nd St, and proceeding easterly along 22nd St to
Orange Ave, and proceeding northerly along Orange Ave to the point of beginning.
These district boundaries are depicted on a boundary map attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These boundaries will remain in effect until amended by ordinance as provided in
section 2-20.D.
SECTION 3. Section 2-22 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code is repealed and replaced
in its entirety as follows:
A. Mayor. One of the four City Council seats open at the first municipal election
following the date on which this section takes effect shall be designated as the office of
mayor, to be filled at the election. The person elected at the election as mayor shall hold
office from the Tuesday succeeding his or her election, and until his or her successor is
elected and qualifies. Candidates for mayor may reside in any council district of the
City, and all qualified voters of the city shall be able to vote for the office of Mayor. The
elected mayor is a member of the city council and has all the powers and duties of a
member of the city council.
The mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its
proceedings. He or she shall be the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes.
He or she shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be
prescribed by the city council.
The provisions of section 2-24 shall not apply to the position of directly elected mayor.
B. Mayor Pro Tem. At the meeting at which the declaration of the municipal election
results and the installation of the new elected officers is made pursuant to Sections
10262 and 10264 of the Elections Code, following the declaration of the election results,
the city council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as mayor pro tempore,
who shall serve in such capacity for a period of two (2) years from the date of
appointment. The mayor pro tempore shall perform the duties of the mayor during his or
her absence or disability.
SECTION 4. Should any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance for
any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
Exhibit 2
remaining portions of this ordinance, it being hereby expressly declared that this
ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof
would have been prepared, proposed, approved, adopted and/or ratified irrespective of
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of
this ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 5. After this ordinance is approved by a majority vote of the voters, the
Mayor and City Clerk shall certify that the ordinance was submitted to the voters of the
city and that it was approved by a majority vote. The City Clerk shall file one copy of the
approved ordinance with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder's office, one copy with the
Orange County Registrar of Voters keep one copy in the City's archive. The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2016.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER
8, 2016, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE
DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa called a General Municipal
Election to be held on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of submitting two proposed
ordinances to the voters of the City of Costa Mesa for their consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa is submitting to the voters
of the City of Costa Mesa a question relating to establishment of By -District Elections for
the City Council with a Directly Elected Mayor and a question relating to term limits for a
Directly Elected Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa desires that the General Municipal Election be
consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that
within the city, the precincts, polling places, and election officers of the two elections be
the same, and that the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange canvass the returns of
the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there
were only one election;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections
Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange is hereby requested to consent
and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide
General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the
voters of the City of Costa Mesa two questions relating to the adoption of proposed
ordinances.
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SECTION 2. That the following measure is to appear on the ballot as follows:
Measure : Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa
Yes
Mesa be elected by district as described in Ordinance No.16-
Yes
06, establishing six equal, geographically based districts, and
the Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa elected on a citywide
basis for a term of two years by the voters of the entire city?
No
That the proposed complete text of the district elections measure submitted to the voters
is attached as Exhibit 1, and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as Exhibit
2.
SECTION 3. The following measure is also to appear on the ballot as follows:
Measure : Mayoral Term Limits
Response
Vote
Shall the directly elected Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa be
limited to two (2) terms of two (2) years each, separate from
city council member term limits if Ordinance No. 16-06
passes?
Yes
No
That the proposed complete text of the mayoral term limits measure submitted to the
voters is attached as Exhibit 3, and the proposed ordinance to be enacted is attached as
Exhibit 4.
SECTION 4. That the vote requirement for the measures to pass is a majority
(50% +1) of the votes cast.
SECTION 5. That the County of Orange Registrar of Voters is authorized to
canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all
respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.
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The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law
regulating the statewide or special election.
SECTION 6. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to
the county election department to take any and all steps necessary to hold the
consolidated election.
SECTION 7. That the City of Costa Mesa recognizes that additional costs will be
incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the
County for any costs.
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this
Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the
County of Orange.
SECTION 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that foregoing Resolution No. 16-60 was duly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July,
2016, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
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City of Costa Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
Attachments:
1. Exhibit 1 — Proposed complete text of the measure submitted to the voters.
2. Exhibit 2 — Proposed Ordinance to be enacted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, THE City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California called a
General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at which there
will be submitted to the voters the following measure:
Measure _: Voter Districts Formation
Response
Vote
Shall members of the legislative body of the City of Costa Mesa be
elected by district as described in Ordinance No. 16-06, establishing six
Yes
equal, geographically based districts, and the Mayor of the City of Costa
Mesa elected on a citywide basis for a term of two years by the voters of
the entire city?
No
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. That the City Council authorizes the following member(s) of its body
(Mayor In Favor)
(Mayor Pro Tem In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
to file a written argument In Favor of the City measure, not exceeding 300 words,
accompanied by the printed names(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, in
accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of
California. The arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date
the fixed by the City Clerk after which no arguments for or against the City measure
may be submitted to the City Clerk.
The arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, with the printed name(s)
and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an
organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at
least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument. The arguments
shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement To Be Filed By Author(s) of Argument.
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SECTION 3. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the
measure to the City Attorney, unless the organization or salaries of the office of the City
Attorney is affected.
a. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure not
exceeding 500 words showing the effect of the measure on existing law and
the operation of the measure. If a measure affects the organization or salaries
of the office of the City Attorney, the City Clerk shall prepare the impartial
analysis.
b. The analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the measure was
placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or
by the governing body of the city.
c. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in
the voter information portion of the sample ballot, there shall be printed
immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10 -point type, the
following: "The above statement is an impartial analysis of Ordinance or
Measure _. If you desire a copy of the ordinance or measure, please call
the election official's office at 714-754-5225 and a copy will be mailed at no
cost to you.
d. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the
filing of primary arguments.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON JULY 12, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that foregoing Resolution No. 16-61 was duly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July,
2016, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City
of Costa Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, THE City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California called a
General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at which there
will be submitted to the voters the following measure:
Measure_: Mayoral Term Limits
Response
Vote
Shall the directly elected Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa be limited to
two (2) terms of two (2) years each, separate from city council member
term limits if Ordinance No. 16-06 passes?
Yes
No
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. That the City Council authorizes the following member(s) of its body
(Mayor In Favor)
(Mayor Pro Tem In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
(Council Member In Favor)
to file a written argument In Favor of the City measure, not exceeding 300 words,
accompanied by the printed names(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, in
accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of
California. The arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date
the fixed by the City Clerk after which no arguments for or against the City measure
may be submitted to the City Clerk.
The arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, with the printed name(s)
and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an
organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at
least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument. The arguments
shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement To Be Filed By Authors) of Argument.
SECTION 3. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the
measure to the City Attorney, unless the organization or salaries of the office of the City
Attorney is affected.
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a. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure not
exceeding 500 words showing the effect of the measure on existing law and
the operation of the measure. If a measure affects the organization or salaries
of the office of the City Attorney, the City Clerk shall prepare the impartial
analysis.
b. The analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the measure was
placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or
by the governing body of the city.
c. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in
the voter information portion of the sample ballot, there shall be printed
immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10 -point type, the
following: "The above statement is an impartial analysis of Ordinance or
Measure _. If you desire a copy of the ordinance or measure, please call
the election official's office at 714-754-5225 and a copy will be mailed at no
cost to you.
d. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the
filing of primary arguments.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON JULY 12, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that foregoing Resolution No. 16-62 was duly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of July,
2016, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City
of Costa Mesa this 13th day of July, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
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