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Home My WebLink About55A - RESO - CHARTER AMENDREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 2, 2016 TITLE: REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE THE 2016 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF DEADLINES FOR WRITTEN ARGUMENTS - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SANTA ANA CHARTER REGARDING COUNCIL COMPENSATION REFORM (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) I CITY MANAG RECOMMENDED ACTIONS CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Adopt a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate the 2016 General Municipal Election on November 8, 2016 for certain officers and proposed Santa Ana Charter Amendment with the 2016 Statewide Election. 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the extension of deadlines for written Arguments for proposed Santa Ana Charter Amendment. DISCUSSION Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code, the City Council is required to formally request consolidation of the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide Election. The subject resolution fulfills this requirement by requesting that the Board of Supervisors of Orange County consolidate the general elections for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmembers for Wards 1, 3 and 5 and proposed Santa Ana Charter Amendment on council compensation reform to be held on November 8, 2016 and authorizes the Board of Supervisors to canvass the election returns. Resolution No. 2016-060 adopted July 5, 2016 authorized Arguments to be filed in accordance with the California Elections Code. As of July 19, 2016, the deadline set by the Clerk of the Council, only Arguments in opposition to the proposed Santa Ana Charter Amendment were received. The intent of the proposed resolution (attached) is to extend the deadline for written arguments to allow members of the public to submit arguments in favor and opposition for consideration by the voters. Elections Code Section 9286 allows the deadline for Arguments to be extended beyond the required 14 days when an election is consolidated with another election. 55A-1 2016 General Election — Consolidation Request August 2, 2016 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 The cost to consolidate the General Municipal Election is estimated to be $134,678. Funds for these administrative costs are available in the General Non -Departmental, Contractual Services account no. 01105015 62300, FY 2016-2017. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency Exhibits: 1. Resolution regarding consolidation 2. Resolution regarding extension of deadline 55A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE COUNTY TO CONSOLIDATE THE 2016 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND ALL OTHER MEASURES AS PROPOSED OR AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana, on June 21, 2016, called a 2016 General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2016, for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Councilmembers from Wards 1, 3 and 5. B. On July 5, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-059 submitting to the voters the question relating to a proposed amendment on council compensation reform. C. There will be a statewide general election held on November 8, 2016. D. It is desirable that said general election of the City of Santa Ana be consolidated with the statewide general election to be held on the same date and; that within the City of Santa Ana, the precincts, polling places and election of officers and proposed charter amendment be the same, and that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange canvass the returns of both elections, in all respects as if there were only one election, Section 2. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange is hereby requested to consent to and order the consolidation of the November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election of the City of Santa Ana for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Councilmembers from City Wards 1, 3, and 5 and proposed Charter Amendment with the statewide general election to be held on the same date. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide election. Exhibit 1 Resolution No, 2016-XXX 55A-3 Page 1 of Section 3. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange is hereby authorized to canvass the returns of said general municipal election pursuant to Section 10411 of the Elections Code of the State of California. Section 4. The City of Santa Ana recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County of Orange for any such costs. Section 5. The Clerk of the Council is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange and a certified copy of this Resolution with the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of _ , 2016. APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: / Sonia R. Ca Ihr�a o City Attorney Resolution No. 2016-XXX Page 2 of Miguel A. Pulido Mayor 55A-4 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached Resolution No. 2016-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council Resolution No. 2016-XXX 55A-5 Page 3 of: • �J RESOLUTION NO. 2016-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF DEADLINES FOR WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SANTA ANA CHARTER BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. A general election of the City of Santa Ana will be held on November 8, 2016, at which there will be submitted to the qualified electors of the City a Charter Amendment measure related to Council Compensation Reform. B. That pursuant to the requirements at Section 9282 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the legislative body may authorize any member(s) of the City Council to write arguments for or against any measure. C. The Clerk of the Council previously established deadlines for the submission of written arguments and the City Council desires to authorize the Clerk of the Council to extend the deadlines to August 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. The extension of deadlines shall remain consistent with the review period legally required by the Elections Code. Section 2. The City Council, as the legislative body of the City of Santa Ana, hereby authorizes the Clerk of the Council to give preference and priority to any member or members of the City Council (up to five members), then to voters as set forth in California Elections Code section 9287, to file a written argument for or against the City measures set forth above, and to change said argument until and including the date fixed by the Clerk of the Council after which no arguments for or against said City measure may be submitted. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of August, 2016. Exhibit 2 55A-7 Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: An&��4 Sonia R, Carval o, City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attestto and certify that the attached Resolution No. 2016-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council y •