CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
December 17, 2024 8a
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coronado, California, Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Result, and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.”
BACKGROUND:
California Elections Code Sections 10263, 10264, and 15400 require the governing board to declare the results of each election under its jurisdiction as to the total number of votes cast in the city, names of persons voted for, what office each person was voted for, the number of votes given at each precinct, and the total number of votes given to each person.
ANALYSIS:
The General Municipal Election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the election of Mayor and two (2) Members of the City Council, each to a full four (4) year term. The City Clerk’s Office received certification of the election on December 3, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost projection provided by the San Diego Registrar of Voters to hold a consolidated election with the County of San Diego for Mayor and two City Councilmember seats based on two candidates running for each office was estimated at $31,000. The cost was budgeted in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget in account 100115-8340. The San Diego Registrar of Voters will continue their financial assessment of the entire election and will submit a final bill for the City’s cost in early 2025.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City Council may choose not to adopt the resolution. However, this option is not recommended as state law requires certification of election results, and failure to do so would violate California Elections Code.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
Not Applicable.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
No notice required.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2024-73
Submitted By: City Clerk's Office / Kelsea Holian