The purpose of this chapter is to enact, pursuant to California Government Code Section 34886, an ordinance providing for the election of the members of the city council of the City of Roseville by-district in five single-member districts. It is also declared that the purpose of the change in the method of electing members of the city council made by this ordinance is to implement the guarantees of Section 7 of Article I and of Section 2 of Article II of the California Constitution, as set forth in Sections 14025 through 14032 of the California Elections Code.
(Ord. 6161 § 1, 2019)
A. 
City Councilmember Districts and District Elections. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 34886, all members of the city council of the City of Roseville shall be elected by-district as that term is defined in Government Code Section 34871, meaning that each of the five councilmembers shall be elected one from each district, by the voters of that district alone. All five councilmembers shall be elected in the electoral districts established by this chapter and as subsequently reapportioned pursuant to state law.
B. 
District Map. The boundaries of the council districts shall be shown upon the map designated as the “City of Roseville District Map” (referred to herein as the “District Map”), a copy of which shall be placed on file with the city clerk and available for public review. The District Map has been adopted by the council in compliance with applicable law, and is hereby incorporated into this chapter by reference as though it were fully set forth herein. All five councilmembers shall be elected on a by-district basis from the council districts shown and numbered on the District Map.
C. 
Amendment of District Boundaries. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 21620 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time, the Roseville Independent Redistricting Commission shall update the District Map and adjust the boundaries of any or all of the districts following each federal decennial census to ensure that the districts are in compliance with all applicable provisions of law.
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District Sequencing and Timing. In November, 2020, and every four years thereafter, the following three city council seats shall be elected by-district: District 1; District 3; and District 5. In November, 2022, and every four years thereafter, the following two city council seats shall be elected by-district: District 2 and District 4. The city council may, by future enactment, change the dates of these elections as required and/or authorized by applicable law.
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Residency. Any councilmember elected or appointed to represent a district must reside in that district and be a registered voter in that district, and any candidate for city council must reside in, and be a registered voter in, the district in which he or she seeks election at the time nomination papers are issued. Termination of residency in a district by a councilmember elected or appointed to that district seat shall create a vacancy for that city council district unless a substitute residence within the district is immediately declared and established within 30 calendar days after the termination of residency. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with City Charter Section 3.09.
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Incumbent City Councilmembers at Time of Adoption. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, all councilmembers in office at the time this chapter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of the atlarge term to which they were elected. In the event a vacancy occurs before the expiration of the term of a councilmember in office at the time this Chapter 2.06 takes effect, a person who is appointed or elected by special election to fill such vacancy may reside anywhere within the corporate boundaries of the city and shall serve only through the remainder of the vacated term.
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Mayor and Vice-Mayor. Seating of the mayor and vice-mayor shall be as set forth in City Charter Section 2.03. The mayor and vice-mayor shall each serve a two-year term unless stated otherwise in the City Charter.
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General Principles of Governance. The city council understands the value of at-large governance regardless of the method from which city councilmembers are elected. Governing in the interest of all residents and not just the residents of a single district allows for the continuation of accessible customer service, the most effective use of taxpayer resources, and consistency in city services. Therefore, each councilmember will govern in the interest of the entire community regardless of the district from which they are elected. The city council shall remain united in its service to the community, and understands that customer service is a priority. Any member of the city council may respond to and assist anyone in the community who calls or contacts them regardless of residence in or representation of any particular district. Professional management in a city manager form of government will continue, with all of the best management practices that the city council expects, and supporting resources will be allocated based on expenses and expertise. Current practices regarding invitations to members of the city council to events and activities, and the process with respect to appointments to committees and various bodies will remain in effect, unless and until changed by the city council.
(Ord. 6161 § 1, 2019; Ord. 6325 § 1, 2021)
The city elections official may issue rules, regulations, notices, memoranda, or conditions from time to time as the city elections official deems appropriate or necessary, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, the Roseville Municipal Code, the City Charter, and state law.
(Ord. 6161 § 1, 2019)
The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable. If any provision, clause, word, sentence, or paragraph of this chapter or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of this chapter.
(Ord. 6161 § 1, 2019)