1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kathleen Gregory, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026, to Fill Three City Council District Seats, and Requesting Consolidation with the County of Los Angeles
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-19, 2026-20, and 2026-21 calling and providing for an election requesting consolidation of the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; requesting that the County Registrar of Voters provide election services; and establishing candidate regulations.
BACKGROUND
In compliance with the State Election Code, the following Resolutions and procedures require City Council approval to conduct the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.
Resolution Calling for the Holding of a General Election To hold an election for City Councilmembers, the City is required to officially adopt a Resolution “Calling and Giving Notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election for the election of certain officers.”
Resolution Requesting Consolidation with Los Angeles County and Services of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office This Resolution authorizes the City of Lomita to request approval for the consolidation of its election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk’s Office to render services to the City relating to the conduct of the General Municipal Election.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7c
2 Resolution Setting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office This Resolution establishes the regulations and guidelines for candidates running for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voter at the election to be held on November 3, 2026.
DISCUSSION
Once the election process has been initiated with the adoption of these Resolutions, the next steps involve public noticing of the election and opening of the nomination period.
The candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026, election will begin on Monday, July 13, 2026, and end on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
During the nomination period, any registered voter residing in District 1, District 3 or District 5 who is not disqualified by the laws of the State of California from holding a civil office can request and file papers for candidacy.
Upon passage of these election Resolutions, the City Clerk will forward certified copies to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk to meet the filing deadline to properly schedule and initiate the City’s Municipal General Election.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost for the consolidated General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 is $100,000, though costs will vary depending on the number of agencies consolidating with the County. These costs have been included in the draft budget.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 3: Community Engagement & Communications - Building trust through open, inclusive communication.
OPTIONS
Approve recommended action.
3 ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Calling for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election
2. Resolution Requesting Consolidation and Services
3. Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates’ Statements Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager