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HomeMy WebLinkAbout60B - ELECT MAYOR PRO TEM REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NOVEMBER 19, 2019 TITLE: APPROVED ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM 2018-2020 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} As Recommended As Amended Ordinance on 1st Reading Ordinance on 2nd Reading Implementing Resolution Set Public Hearing For__________ CONTINUED TO /s/ Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. The Mayor calls for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem position. 2. Close nominations for position. 3. The Mayor declares the result of the election. DISCUSSION On December 11, 2018, the Council nominated and elected Juan Villegas as Mayor Pro Tem serving the period of 2018 through 2020. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-058, Council called a Special Municipal Election to fill the vacant Ward 4 council member office held on November 5, 2019. The ROV provided the certified election results for the newly elected Ward 4 Councilmember Phil Bacerra. Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 405, “in the first meeting of the City Council following any general or special election at which members of the City Council are elected, the City Council shall elect a mayor pro tem who shall act as mayor during the absence from the City or disability of the mayor, or during any vacancy in the office of mayor.” In the same manner, Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-101, the council shall elect a mayor pro tem by a majority vote of the council. Election of Mayor Pro Tem November 19, 2019 Page 2 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City’s efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #1 (Establish a comprehensive community engagement initiative to expand access to information and create opportunities for stakeholders to play an active role in discussing public policy and setting priorities). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ___________________________ Daisy Gomez Clerk of the Council