Joint Special Council/BFPD
07/7/26 05:30 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Resolution
Doc ID: 6455
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
AGENDA MATTER:
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On November 3, 2026, the City of Barstow will conduct a General Municipal Election for the election of two (2) City Council Members representing District 1 and District 2, each for a full four-year term. In accordance with the California Elections Code, the City Council must adopt three companion resolutions to formally call the election, request consolidation of the City's election with the Statewide General Election to be conducted by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters and establish regulations governing candidate statements. Adoption of these resolutions ensures compliance with statutory election requirements and allows the election process to proceed.
DISCUSSION:
The California Elections Code requires the City Council to take several actions in advance of a General Municipal Election.
• First, the Council must adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following offices:
o Member of the City Council - District 1 (Full four-year term) o Member of the City Council - District 2 (Full four-year term) The candidate nomination period is scheduled to open July 13, 2026, and close August 7, 2026. • Second, the Council must request that the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election pursuant to Elections Code section 10403. Consolidation authorizes the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election on behalf of the City, resulting in administrative efficiencies and reducing the costs associated with conducting a stand-alone municipal election. • Finally, pursuant to Elections Code section 13307, the Council must adopt regulations governing candidate statements. These regulations establish the requirements for candidate statements submitted for inclusion in the voter information guide, including statement length, filing procedures, translation requirements, and payment of the associated costs. The estimated cost for a candidate statement is approximately $150 per candidate; however, the actual cost will be determined by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters based on the final expenses for printing, handling, translation, and mailing. Any additional costs or refunds will be reconciled following the election based on the Registrar's final invoice.
Together, these three companion resolutions satisfy the statutory requirements necessary to conduct the City's November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Joint Special Council/BFPD
07/7/26 05:30 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Resolution
Doc ID: 6455
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
The estimated cost to conduct the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election for two City Council vacancies is approximately $9,000. Actual election costs will be determined by the number of registered voters within the affected districts and the content of the ballot. Funding for the election has been included in the City's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the following companion resolutions and waive the full reading:
1. Resolution No. XXX-2026, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of two City Council Members (Districts 1 and 2);
2. Resolution No. XXX-2026, requesting the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code section 10403; and
3. Resolution No. XXX-2026, adopting regulations for candidate statements submitted to the voters for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election pursuant to Elections Code section 13307.