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CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO HOLD A SPECIAL ELECTION OR APPOINT A PERSON TO FILL THE VACANCY OF CITY COUNCIL SEAT NO. 4, AND, IF BY APPOINTING A PERSON, CONSIDERATION OF AND DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-241 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE VACANCY OF CITY COUNCIL SEAT NO. 4, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPOINT A PERSON TO FILL THE VACANT SEAT
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B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE VACANCY OF CITY COUNCIL SEAT NO. 4; CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 2, 2015, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ONE MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA CHARTER SECTION 303.C; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTION; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt Resolution A or Resolutions B and C, and, if Resolution A is adopted, discuss and provide direction to staff regarding appointment process.
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SUMMARY
At the election of November 4, 2014, Mary Salas was elected as Mayor. Upon taking her oath of office, City Council Seat 4 became vacant. Under the newly amended City Charter section 300(C), the City Council has the option of filling the vacancy by appointing a person or by holding a special election. The City Council is presented with these two options for deliberation and direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity fo...
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