city of Chula Vista

File #: 13-0168    Name: Calling Election of 2014-06-03
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/14/2014 Final action: 1/14/2014
Title: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-007 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR, TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A CITY ATTORNEY; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-008 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 THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014
Attachments: 1. Item 7 - Resolution A, 2. Item 7 - Resolution B
Related files: 14-0167
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A. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-007 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR, TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A CITY ATTORNEY; CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION; AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION

B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-008 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 THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolutions.

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SUMMARY
The purpose of the June 3, 2014 General Municipal Election is to elect a Mayor, two Members of the City Council to fill Seats 1 and 2, and a City Attorney, each for a full term of four years commencing December 2014. Adoption of the proposed resolutions is required to give notice of the election and to adopt regulations for candidates.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director 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 actions proposed are not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable

DISCUSSION
The Chula Vista Charter requires that General Municipal Elections be scheduled in conjunction with statewide primary elections. The next statewide primary election will be held on June 3, 2014. The purpose of the General Municipal Election is to elect a Mayor, two (2) Members of the City Council to fill Seats 1 and 2, an...

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