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AGENDA
City Council Special Meeting
TO BE HELD ON
July 11, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11350 BULLIS RD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 or Web conference via ZOOM - To participate via Zoom or by telephone: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 835 2029 8238
Duly Posted on 7/7/2022 by MQ
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK
3. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
Jose Luis Solache, Mayor Pro Tem
Oscar Flores, Council Member
Marisela Santana, Council Member
Rita Soto, Council Member
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. INVOCATION
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2022.XXX RECITING THE FACTS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE JUNE 7, 2022 STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION Comments:
A Statewide Direct Primary Election was held in the City of Lynwood on Tuesday June 7, 2022.
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California Elections Code Section 10263 states that upon the completion of the official canvass of results by the County, prior to the installation of new officers, the City Council shall adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the election and declaring elected the persons for whom the highest number of votes were cast for each office. (CC)
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends:
1. That the Lynwood City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION HELD OF JUNE 7, 2022,
DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW; and
2. That the Lynwood City Council receive and file Exhibit "A", Certificate of Canvass and Statement of Votes Cast as provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
7. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Comments:
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a General Municipal Election is scheduled to be held by three (3) seats on the Lynwood City Council. The City Council seats are currently held by Council Member Santana, Mayor Pro Tem Solache and Mayor Casanova. The persons elected to fill these seats will serve a four year term, expiring November 2026. (CC)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the attached resolutions entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA (1)
CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; (2) REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITH ANY AND ALL ELECTIONS HELD ON SUCH DATE; (3) REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR SUCH ELECTION; (4) ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE FOR SUCH ELECTION REGARDING CANDIDATE STATEMENTS; AND (5) PROVIDING FOR THE
DETERMINATION OF TIE VOTES BY LOT UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE PROVISIONS OF ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 15651(b) PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION RESULTING IN THE TIE VOTE"
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES"
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE"
8. CITY COUNCIL ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
9. STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 19, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX, 11350 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
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Agenda Item # 6.
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
July 11, 2022
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
Nancy Blinzler, Office Assistant
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022.XXX RECITING THE FACTS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE JUNE 7, 2022 STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends:
1. That the Lynwood City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION HELD OF JUNE 7, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW; and
2. That the Lynwood City Council receive and file Exhibit "A", Certificate of Canvass and Statement of Votes Cast as provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Background:
At the regular City Council meeting held on March 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022.041 calling for the holding of a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in the City of Lynwood and Resolution No. 2022.042 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election.
Discussion and Analysis:
As a result of said election, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has canvassed the returns and certified the results as reflected in the attached Resolution. Attached to the Resolution of Exhibit "A", which is the Certificate of Canvass of the Election Results, providing details with respect to the number of votes cast by precinct, total votes received for and against Measure R, and total ballots cast in the election.
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Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
City Manager
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution No. 2022.XXX Reciting the Facts and Declaring the Results of June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Exhibit "A" Official Canvass Statement
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022.XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a Consolidated Special Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Lynwood, California, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the Special Election was given in time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in general law cities; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder/County Clerk canvassed the returns of election and has certified the results to t his City Council, the results are received, attached and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the whole number of ballots cast in the City was 4,327; and
Section 2. That the title of the measure voted for at the election was as follows:
MEASURE R:
Section 3. That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to the measure above named is listed in Exhibit “A” attached.
Lynwood Governance Stabilization
Shall the ordinance limiting the number of four-year terms that may be served by members of the Lynwood City Council be limited to three consecutive terms prospectively be adopted?
YES
NO
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2 Section 4. The City Council does declare and determine that:
Measure R – “Lynwood Governance Stabilization “ was approved by 2,483 “yes” votes or 60.98%; and
Section 5. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Co uncil of the City, a statement of the result of the election, showing: (1) The whole number of ballots cast in the City; (2) The number of votes given at each precinct for and against Measure R; and (3) The total number of votes given to Measure R.
Section 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 11th day of July, 2022.
____________________________
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
___________________________ ___________________________ Noel Tapia, City Attorney Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quiňonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of July, 2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quiňonez, the undersigned, City Cler k of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2022.XXX on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by th e vote therein stated. Dated this 11th day of July, 2022.
___________________________
Maria Quiňonez, City Clerk
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Agenda Item # 7.
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
July 11, 2022
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
Silvia Pineda, Assistant to the City Clerk
SUBJECT:
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the attached resolutions entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA (1) CALLING
FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; (2)
REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITH ANY AND ALL ELECTIONS HELD ON SUCH DATE; (3) REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR SUCH ELECTION; (4) ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE FOR SUCH ELECTION REGARDING CANDIDATE STATEMENTS; AND (5) PROVIDING FOR THE
DETERMINATION OF TIE VOTES BY LOT UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE PROVISIONS OF ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 15651(b) PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION RESULTING IN THE TIE VOTE"
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES"
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE"
Background:
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a General Municipal Election is scheduled to be held for three (3) seats on the City Council Special Meeting - Page 13 of 26
Lynwood City Council. The City Council seats are currently held by Council Member Santana, Mayor Pro Tem Solache and Mayor Casanova. The persons elected to fill these seats will serve a four-year term, expiring November 2026. Presented for your consideration are several recommendations which will have the effect of calling the election, requesting consolidation of such election with the County of Los Angeles, requesting the County to provide specific election administration services, adopting regulations for candidates' statements, and providing for the determination by lot of tie votes. If a candidate chooses to have a Candidate Statement in the sample ballot, the candidate will be required to pay for printing of the statement in both English and Spanish; there is a separate charge for both the translation and the printing.
Discussion and Analysis:
With approval and adoption of the items presented tonight, the Candidate filing period will open July 18, 2022 and close August 12, 2022. If nomination documents for an incumbent are not filed by 5:00 pm on August 12, 2022 the nomination period shall be extended until August 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm for persons other than the incumbent. During this period candidates may file, with the City Clerk, a candidate statement not to exceed the word limitation (200 words) for inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The statement shall be filed no later than the last day to file nomination documents.
Fiscal Impact:
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk estimated the election cost to be $122,775.15 (including an initiative) or $101,483.75 (without an initiative), based on estimated voter registration totaling 29,629 registered voters.
Coordinated With:
City Manager
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution No. 2022.XXX Elections
Resolution No. 2022.XXX Calling for an Election
Resolution No. 2022.XXX Board of Supervisors
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022.XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA (1) CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIO N TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,
2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; (2) REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGE LES WITH ANY AND ALL ELECTIONS HELD
ON SUCH DATE ; (3) REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR SUCH ELECTION; (4) ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE FOR SUCH ELECTION REGARDING
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ; AND (5) PROVIDING FOR THE
DETERMINATION OF TIE VOTES BY LOT UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE PROVISIONS OF ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 15651(b)
PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION RESULTING IN THE TIE VOTE
WHEREAS, under the provision of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election of the City of Lynwood (the “City”) shall be conducted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of the following municipal officers: three (3) City Council Members for a four year term; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that the City’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election be consolidated with any and all elections to be administered by Los Angeles County (the “County”) on the same date and that the City have the same precincts, polling stations, and election officers within the City for such election; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes for the Office of the Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk (the “Registrar”) to canvass the returns of the City’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks the provision of election services from the Registrar relating to the conduct of the City’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves the printing of the General Municipal Election information for the election to be held on Tue sday, November 8, 2022, in the languages requiring translation pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other legal provisions; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 provides that the City may adopt regulations pertaining to the recovery of certain costs associated with the printing, handling, translation, and mailing of candidate statements as filed with the elections officer; and
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2 incurred by the Registrar in performing election services for the City; and
WHEREAS, tie votes shall be determined by lot unless the City Council adopts the provisions of Elections Code Section 15651(b) prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the tie vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND OR DER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, the City Council hereby calls and orders a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to be held in the City of Lynwood for the purpose of electing 3 City Council Members for the full term of four years.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code section 10403, it is respectfully requested that the Board of Supervisors of the County consent and agree to the consolidation of the City’s General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 with the County-administered election of the same date.
SECTION 3. That, in connection with the Registrar’s administration of the City’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election , the City further requests that the Registrar be authorized and directed to: (a) review and verify Vote By Mail voter applications and signatures; (b) conduct registered voter verifications (including signature verifications) associated with the processi ng of any proposed General Municipal Election ballot measure; (c) provide the City of Lynwood with the appropriate election precinct data, to the extent required; (d) make available to the City of Lynwood such election facilities, ballot casting equipment and assistance as may be necessary to conduct the election in compliance with state law and the Board of Supervisor’s approval; (e) canvass the election returns; (f) print and supply ballots for the election; (g) mail the City of Lynwood’s sample ballots, including ballot measure question, arguments, rebuttals and impartial analysis; and (h) administer the City of Lynwood’s General Municipal Election in all respects as if it were part and parcel of any other County - administered election, implementing all su ch legally required or customarily employed measures and practices as may be necessary to conduct the election in a timely and legally compliant manner.
SECTION 4. That the City of Lynwood shall reimburse the County for any costs associated with the administration o f the City ’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
SECTION 5. That the City hereby consents to have its General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 consolidated with any and all elections conducted on such date within the County.
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3 SECTION 6. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law or as directed by the Registrar to facilitate the consolidation of the City’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election with the County-administered election of the same date.
SECTION 7. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 8. That vote centers for the election shall be open as required during the identified voting period pursuant to Elections Code sections 4007 and 14401.
SECTION 9. That the City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election, and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.
SECTION 10. That p ursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at the City’s November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election may prepare a candidate statement on a form acceptable to the County Clerk and made available through the City Clerk.
SECTION 11. That p ursuant to Section 13307(a)(1) of the Elections Code , candidate statements may include the following:
(A) The name, age, and occupation of the candidate; and (B) A brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate’s education and qualifications as expressed by the candidate himself or herself.
SECTION 12. That pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307(a)(1), candidate statements shall not include the following:
(A) The party affiliation of the candidate; or
(B) References to membership or activity in partisan political organizations.
SECTION 13. That all prospective candidates should be aware of the holding in Dean v. Superior Court (1998) 62 Cal.App.4th 638, which holds that a statement prepared by a candidate for inclusion in the voters’ pamphlet may not include comments or statements concerning the qualifications (or alleged lack of qualifications) of one’s opponents. Candidates, in an abundance of caution, should avoid making any reference to opponents in their candidate statements. Candidates should seek the advice of private legal counsel if unsure as to whether their candidate statement does or does not comply with applicable law before filing.
SECTION 14. That the candidate statement shall be filed in typewritten form at the Office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate’s nomination papers are filed. The City Council Special Meeting - Page 17 of 26
4 candidate statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
SECTION 15. That subject to any logistical constraints imposed by the Registrar by virtue of consolidation, the City Clerk shall have translated (from English to other languages authorized under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other legal provisions ) and printed in the sample ballot only the candidate statement of those candidates who have properly requested it.
SECTION 16. That n o candidate for any elected office of the City shall be permitted to include additional materials in the voters’ pamphlet and sample ballot package.
SECTION 17. That e ach candidate for any of the offices to be elected at the General Municipal Election to be conducted on November 8, 2022, who files a candidate statement shall, as a condition of having his or her candidate statement included in the sample ballot , concurre ntly deposit with the City Clerk an amount, as reasonably estimated by the City Clerk, to pay in advance his or her estimated pro rata share of the actual costs of printing and handling such candidate statements incurred by the City of Lynwood and/or the County Clerk as a result of providing such service at the time of filing such statement with the City Clerk. In the event that the amount paid as a deposit by a candidate includes overpayment of actual costs incurred by the City of Lynwood and/or the County Clerk, the City Clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within thirty (30) days following the date of the election.
SECTION 18. That the City Clerk shall provide each candidate or candidate’s representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.
SECTION 19. That the City Council has determined that the action to be taken in the event of a tie vote is as follows: by lot pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(a), unless the City Co uncil adopts the provisions of Elections Code 15651(b) prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the tie vote.
SECTION 20. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 21. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 22. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
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5 SECTION 23. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and to transmit an electronic copy to the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 2022.
__________________________
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Maria Quinonez, Noel Tapia,
City Clerk City Attorney
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6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its special meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the 11th day of July, 2022 and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Maria Quiñonez,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2022.XXX on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 11th day of July, 2022.
Maria Quiñonez,
City Clerk
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022.XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 8, 2022, for the election of Municipal Officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That pursuant to the requirements of th e laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Lynwood, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three Members of the City Council for the full term of four years.
Section 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter, and all supplies, equipment, and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
Section 4. That the polls for the election shall be open at seven o’clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o’clock p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Section 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
Section 5. That in all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
Section 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
Section 7. That in the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the City Council, in accordance with Election City Council Special Meeting - Page 21 of 26
2 Code Section 15651(a), shall set a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.
Section 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
Section 9. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election, and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 2022.
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez, Noel Tapia,
City Clerk City Attorney
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its special meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the 11th day of July, 2022 and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Maria Quiñonez,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2022.XXX on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 11th day of July, 2022.
Maria Quiñonez,
City Clerk
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022.XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council, each to hold office for a term of four (4) years ending in November 2026 and;
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date and that within the City the precincts, polling places, and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the county election department of the County of Los Angeles canvass the returns of the General Municipal election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 , for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council, each to hold office for a term of four (4) years, ending in November 2026.
Section 2. That the county election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide or special election.
Section 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the county election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
Section 4. That the City of Lynwood recognizes t hat additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County any costs.
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2 Section 5. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors an d the county election department of the County of Los Angeles
Section 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 2022.
Jorge Casanova, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Maria Quinonez, Noel Tapia,
City Clerk City Attorney
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3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at its special meeting thereof held in the City Hall of the City on the 11th day of July, 2022 and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Maria Quiñonez,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2022.XXX on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 11th day of July, 2022.
Maria Quiñonez,
City Clerk
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