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City Council Special Meeting - Swearing In
Councilmembers
Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
December 09, 2024, 5:30 PM
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2 City Council Special Meeting - Swearing In Councilmembers Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
www.folsom.ca.us
Monday, December 09, 2024 5:30 PM
Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers: Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Kozlowski Councilmembers-Elect: Barbara Leary and Justin Raithel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution No. 11306 - A Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024 and Declaring the Result
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
2. Resolution of Commendation Honoring Rosario Rodriguez for Her Distinguished Service on the City Council
3. Resolution of Commendation Honoring YK Chalamcherla for His Distinguished Service on the City Council
SWEARING IN OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
4. Newly-Elected Councilmembers Barbara Leary (District 4) and Justin Raithel (District 2) Take the Oath of Office
3 ELECTIONS:
5. Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: Members of the public are entitled to directly address the City Council concerning any item that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address Council on an issue, which is on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker request card, and deliver it to a staff member at the table on the left side of the Council Chambers prior to discussion of the item. When your name is called, stand to be recognized by the Mayor and then proceed to the podium. If you wish to address the City Council on any other item of interest to the public, when the Mayor asks if there is any “Business from the Floor,” follow the same procedure described above. Please limit your comments to three minutes or less.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (916) 461-6035, (916) 355-7328 (fax) or [email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two full business days before the start of the meeting.
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at the City Clerk’s Counter at City Hall located at 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, California and at the Folsom Public Library located at 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, California during normal business hours.
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MEETING DATE: 121912024
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 11306 - A Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5,2024 and
Declaring the Result
FROM: City Clerk's Deparlment
RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUN ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 11306 - A Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5,2024 and Declaring the Result
BACKGROI IND / ISSI]E
The General Municipal Election for the City of Folsom was held on November 5,2024.
Voters in City Council Districts 2 and 4hadthe opportunity to elect a councilmember, while all Folsom voters were able to vote on Initiative Ballot Measure G - the Folsom Residents Public Safety and Quality of Life Measure.
The Sacramento County Registrar of Voters has completed the canvassing of the votes and certified the results of the election as follows:
District 2
.Tustin Raithel - elected 3.182
Dustin Silva 2,499
Hla Elkatib 2.363
District 4
Barbaraleary - elected 3,23r
James Ortega 2,846
Gul Khan 831
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26,326No - failed
15,980Yes
POLICY / RULE
Elections Code Section 15400 states, in part, that the governing body shall declare the results of each election under its jurisdiction.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution No. 11306 - A Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held onNovembq 5,2024 and Declaring the Result
Respectfully submitted,
Christa Freemantle, CMC
Ciff Clerk
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Resolution No. 11306 - AResolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024 and Declaring the Result
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RESOLUTION NO. 11306
A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELBCTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5,2024
AND DECLARING THE RESULT
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Folsom, California, on Tuesday, November 5,2024, as required by law; and WHEREAS, said election was conducted by the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters and Elections Department on November 5,2024; and
WHEREAS, the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters and Elections canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received, attached and made a paft hereof as "Exhibit A."
WHEREAS, total votes cast are as follows:
District 2
Justin Raithel - elected 3,182
Dustin Silva 499
Hla Elkatib 2.363
District 4
Barbara Leary - elected 3,231
James Ortega 2.846
Gul Khan 831
Measure G
No - failed 26,326
Yes 15,980
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following candidates are declared elected as City Councilmembers for the full term of four years and the following measure has failed:
District 2 - Justin Raithel
District 4 -Barbara Leary
Measure G - failed
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the foregoing results are declared to be true and correct and the canvass of the ballots was in every respect in accordance with the election laws of the State of California.
Resolution No. 11306
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vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
pASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of Decembet 2024 by the following roll call Counoilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Michael D. Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
Resolution No. 11306
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Exhibit A
Sacramento County Registrar of Voters and Elections
Certificate of Facts
Resolution No. 1 1306
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COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
CERTIFICATE OF FACTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Sacramento
Name
*Justin Raithel
Dustin Silva
Hla Elkhatib
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l, HANG NGUYEN, Registrar of Voters of the County of Sacramento, State of California, do hereby certify that the names of the candidates shown below were submitted to the known qualified electors in Sacramento County in the:
City of Folsom, Gouncil District 2
for the purpose of electing
One (1) Councilmember
at the November 5,2024 Presidential General Election
The results of the Official Canvass conducted by this office are as follows Total
Votes Gast
3,182
2,499
2,363
I further certify that the conduct of the election and canvass of the ballots was, in every respect, in accordance with the election laws of the State of California. lN WtTNibSS WHEREOF I have set my hand and affixed my official seal on this 3rd day of December 2024, in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
REGISTRAR OF
nElected Resolution Nd. 11306
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County of Sacramento
State of California
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COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
CERTIFICATE OF FACTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Sacramento
l, HANG NGUYEN, Registrar of Voters of the County of Sacramento, State of California, do hereby certify that the names of the candidates shown below were submitted to the known qualified electors in Sacramento County in the:
Gity of Folsom, Council District 4
for the purpose of electing
One ({} Councilmember
at the November 5,2O24 Presidential General Election
The results of the Official Canvass conducted by this office are as follows:
)ss
Name
*Barbara Leary
Jim Ortega
Gul Khan
Total
Votes Cast
3,231
2,846
831
I further certify that the conduct of the election and canvass of the ballots was, in every respect, in accordance with the election laws of the State of California. lN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand and affixed my officialseal on this 3rd day of December 2024, in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
REGISTRAR OF RS
County of Sacramento
State of California
Resolution No. 11306
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*Elected
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COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
CERTIFICATE OF FACTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Sacramento
YES VOTES
15,980
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SS
l, HANG NGUYEN, Registrar of Voters of the County of Sacramento, State of California, do hereby certify that Measure G (shown below) was submitted to the known qualified electors in Sacramento County in the Gity of Folsom at the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.
BALLOT QUESTION
"Shatl the measure to enact a ,l percent transaction and use tax (sales tax), providing approximately $29 million annually untilended by voters, requiring local tontrol, iitizen oversight, independent annual audits, all funds staying in Folsom and the proceeds used only for the followingt 20o/o - police services, 20o/o - fire protection,lso/o - parks/trail improvement, 15% - traffic/street maintenance, 15o/o' community enhancemenUeconomic development, and 15o/o - maior capital improvement projects, be adopted?"
The results of the Official Canvass conducted by this office are as follows:
NO VOTES
26,326
I further certify that the conduct of the election and canvass of the ballots was, in every respect, in accordance with the election laws of the State of California. tN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand and affixed my officialseal on this 3rd day of December,2024, in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
REGISTRAR OF VO
County of Sacramento
State of California
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RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council present the Resolution of Commendation Honoring Rosario Rodriguez for Her Distinguished Service on the City Council.
Respectful ly submitted,
Christa Freemantle, CMC
City Clerk
1 MEETING DATE: t21912024
SECTION: Scheduled Presentations
SUBJECT: Resolution of Commendation Honoring Rosario Rodriguez for Her Distinguished Service on the City Council
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RECO TION / CITY COUN , ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council present the Resolution of Commendation Honoring YK Chalamcherla for His Distinguished Service on the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
Christa Freemantle, CMC
City Clerk
1 MEETING DATE: 121912024
SECTION: Scheduled Presentations
SUBJECT Resolution of Commendation Honoring YK Chalamcherla for His Distinguished Service on the City Council
F'ROM: City Clerk's Department
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MMENDA UNCIL
The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers Barbara Leary (District 4) and Justin Raithel (District 2).
POLICY / RULE
The Catifornia Constitution and Government Code together require city officials to take an oath of office before assuming their positions and exercising their duties.
In California, the requirement for city officials to take an oath of office is outlined in the California Constitution and further specified in California Government Code, which mandates that all elected state and local officials, including city councilmembers, must take an oath of office. The oath of office states:
"I do solemnly swear (or ffirm) that Iwill support and defend the Constitution of the (Inited States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter."
1 MEETING DATE: t21912024
SECTION: Swearing In of City Councilmembers
SUBJECT Newly Elected Councilmembers BarbaraLeary (District 4) and Justin Raithel (District 2)Take the Oath of Office
FROM: City Clerk's Department
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Califomia Government Code Section 1360 provides a more specific requirement that applies to local elected offrcials. It outlines that elected officers must take an oath or affirmation to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of California before assuming their official duties.
Respectfully submitted,
Christa Freemantle, CMC
City Clerk
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REC TION / CITY COUN ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council select a Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve for the coming year.
POLICY / RIII,R
Folsom's City Charter outlines the process for selecting the Mayor and Vice Mayor, with the City Council making these appointments. Both the Mayor and Vice Mayor serve at the discretion of the Council (Folsom Charter Sections 2.03 and2.05).
Traditionally, the City Council has appointed a Mayor and Vice Mayor each December to serve for the upcoming year.
Respectfully submitted,
Christa Freemantle, CMC
City Clerk
MEETING DATE: 121912024
SECTION: Elections
SUBJECT: Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
FROM: City Clerk's Department
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