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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-240 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THIS CITY ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On December 2, 2014, the Registrar of Voters transmitted results of the Special Municipal Election held on November 4, 2014. 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, and the City Council is required to adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity of Adopting a Resolution Reciting the Fact of the Special Municipal Election is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the action of adopting the resolution is an administrative activity that will not result in a physical change to the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the actions proposed are not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
A Special Municipal Election was held on November 4, 2014 to select a Mayor, a City Attorney, and two members of the City Council (Seats 1 and 2), for full terms which will commence upon taking the oath of office, and to submit two ballot measures (Propositions A and B) to the electorate. The certified results are as follows:
Total number of Registered Voters: 113,953
Total number of Votes Cast: 40,002
PROPOSITION A |
YES |
NO |
Shall the City's Charter provisions regarding public works and general purpose contracting be amended to replace specific contracting procedures with more general contracting principles that would be implemented by ordinance, including the requirement for competitive bidding, City Council approval of major contracts and other best practices, and the requirement that any exceptions to standard competitive purchasing practices be approved by 4/5ths vote of the City Council with findings of public benefit? |
27,425 (76.14%) |
8,594 (23.86%) |
PROPOSITION B |
YES |
NO |
Shall the City Charter be amended so that, if a City Council seat becomes vacant with more than 12 months and less than 25 months remaining in the term, the Council may fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election; and so that in any special election to fill a vacancy, a candidate receiving over 50% of votes cast is deemed the winner with no run-off required? |
27,775 (75.62%) |
8,955 (24.38%) |
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Number of Votes |
Percentage of Votes Cast |
MAYOR |
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Mary Salas |
19,995 |
52.87% |
Jerry R. Rindone |
17,827 |
47.13% |
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CITY ATTORNEY |
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Glen Googins |
27,530 |
100% |
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COUNCIL SEAT #1 |
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John McCann |
18,448 |
50.00% |
Steve Padilla |
18,446 |
50.00% |
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COUNCIL SEAT #2 |
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Patricia Aguilar |
20,638 |
57.56% |
Dan Smith |
15,215 |
42.44% |
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that 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 City 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
None
Staff Contact: Donna Norris