Resolutions relating to the November 8, 2022
General Municipal Election
June 21, 2022
DATE: June 21, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
By: Linda Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 7440 CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE
ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN ELECTORAL
DISTRICTS 2, 3, AND 5 AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS GOVERNING
CHARTER CITIES
Recommendation: Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 7441 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,
2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTIONS CODE
Recommendation: Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 7442 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTIVE OFFI CE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Recommendation: Adopt
SUMMARY
Pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter and Ordinance No. 2382, the City of Arcadia will hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of three Members of the City Council in Electoral Districts 2, 3 and 5. In order to commence the election process for the purpose of electing municipal officials, the California Elections Code requires the City Council adopt certain resolutions. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 7440, 7441, and 7442 calling for the election,
Resolutions relating to the November 8, 2022
General Municipal Election
June 21, 2022
consolidated the election with statewide general election, and adopting regulations for candidate statements.
BACKGROUND
City Council elections have traditionally been administered locally by the City Clerk’s Office. However, with the transition of City Council elections from April to November in even numbered years to respond to changes in State laws and policies encouraging greater voter turnout, it is necessary to consolidate the City’s elections with the County’s effort. The consolidation also provides significant savings and reduces City staff efforts.
In 2012 the City transitioned to all- mail ballot elections because they are more convenient for the voters, less expensive to run, and tend to increase voter turnout.
While the County elections will not be an all-mail ballot, voting by mail is possible along with a variety of other voting methods (in person, drop off locations, early voting, etc.).
Further, the City recently completed its redistricting process pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 1704 (Ordinance No. 2350, adopted on October 17, 2017, and amended by Ordinance No. 2386, adopted on April 11, 2022). Members of the City Council shall be elected from Electoral Districts 2, 3, and 5, using the new City Council electoral district map.
DISCUSSION
The attached Resolutions for City Council adoption pertain to the election of municipal officials and regulations for candidate statements. The terms for Council Members from Districts 2, 3, and 5 would extend from date of certification through November 2026.
Upon the adoption of the proposed resolutions, the nomination period for this election would begin on Monday, July 18, 2022, and close Friday, August 12, 2022. To request and receive any candidate instructions and informational paperwork during the nomination period (known as “pulling paper”), candidates must make an appointment with the City Clerk’s Office. For more information, please visit the City’s website at ArcadiaCA.gov/elections.
Finally, with the transition of the City’s election from April to November, it is recommended that the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election in Electoral Districts 2, 3 and 5, be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date, and that within the City the precincts, polling places, voting centers and election officers of the two elections be the same. It is also recommended that the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election, and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.
Resolutions relating to the November 8, 2022
General Municipal Election
June 21, 2022
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost from the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk is $73,000 for the three offices (Members of the Council for Electoral Districts 2, 3 and 5), which has been included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and direct staff to request the B oard of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the S tatewide General election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and adopt the following Resolutions relating to the conduction of a General Municipal Election in City Council Electoral Districts 2, 3, and 5:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 7440 calling for the holding of a G eneral Municipal Election on T uesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of M embers of the City Council in Electoral Districts 2, 3, and 5 as required by the laws governing Charter cities; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 7441 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a G eneral Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the S tatewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code; and
c. Adopt Resolution No. 7442 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at a G eneral Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Attachments: Resolution No. 7440
Resolution No. 7441
Resolution No. 7442