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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-266 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THIS CITY ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Registrar of Voters has transmitted the certified results of the Special Municipal Election held on November 8, 2016. Elections Code Section 10262(b) requires the City Clerk, as the City elections official, to certify the results of the election to the City Council, which shall adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
environmental notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that this activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
A Special Municipal Election was held on November 8, 2016 to select two members of the City Council to represent Districts 3 and 4 for full terms, which will commence upon taking the oath of office, and to submit one ballot measure (Measure P) to the electorate.
Elections Code Section 10262(b) requires the City Clerk, as the City elections official, to certify the results of the election to the City Council, which shall adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election.
The certified results are as follows:
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MEASURE P |
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NO |
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To repair neighborhood streets and sidewalks, replace storm drains to prevent sinkholes, update police, paramedic and 9-1-1 equipment and facilities, improve parks, repair recreation facilities, and for general city services and infrastructure, shall the City of Chula Vista adopt an ordinance enacting a temporary ½ cent sales tax, generating an estimated $16 million per year, expiring in 10 years, with no further increases without voter approval, with all funds staying in Chula Vista, requiring citizen oversight and independent audits? |
64,704 (68.43%) |
29,845 (31.57%) |
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Number of Votes |
Percentage of Votes Cast |
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MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3 |
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Steve Padilla |
12,720 |
55.86% |
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Jason Paguio |
10,016 |
43.98% |
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MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 4 |
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Mike Diaz |
10,205 |
52.10% |
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Rudy Ramirez |
9,358 |
47.77% |
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined tha t it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. Serving as the elections official and managing the elections process, which forms the foundation of our democratic system of government, is one of the primary functions of the City Clerk. While this process is not specifically associated with one of the City’s strategic goals, carrying out this important function in an ethical, impartial, transparent manner aligns with the City’s goals of Operational Excellence and Connected Community.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact resulting from declaring the results of an election.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact resulting from declaring the results of the election.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A - Certified results of the November 8, 2016 election
Staff Contact: Kerry Bigelow