City of Gonzales
CITY ATTORNEY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: December 11, 2024
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2024-72 Declaring Canvass of Returns & Results of the November 5, 2024 Election
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that your Council:
• Consider approval of Resolution No. 2024-72, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024; and
• Direct the City Clerk to agendize the administration of the Oath of Office to elected incumbents Jose L. Rios and Scott Funk at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on January 13, 2025.
BACKGROUND
Every two years, the elections result in re-election of incumbents or changes in the Council. Newly elected officials need to be administered the oath of office. This is usually done at the next regular meeting of the Council after the election results are certified and received.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The Certified results of the City of Gonzales’ consolidated general election held on November 5, 2024, were received from the Monterey County Registrar of Voters on December 4, 2024. Based on the certified results, Scott Funk was elected as the Council Member representing new District 2 for a four (4) year term, and Jose Rios was elected as Mayor at-large for a two (2) year term. Measure S, the City of Gonzales 2024 Transactions and Use Tax., failed to pass. Due to the regular meeting schedule in December of 2024, the installation of the elected incumbents will not occur until the next regularly scheduled meeting on January 13, 2025.
AGENDA
ITEM
4 Additionally, committee assignments and the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem will be scheduled either for the January 13 meeting or a meeting soon thereafter.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are no immediate budget impacts as a result of this item.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that your Council:
• Consider approval of Resolution No. 2024-72, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024; and
• Direct the City Clerk to agendize the administration of the Oath of Office to elected incumbents Jose L. Rios and Scott Funk at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on January 13, 2025.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2024-72
2. Statement of Votes Cast from MoCo Elections Dept.