REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
Approved by:
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Council Meeting of: December 4, 2024
Agenda Number:
Alicia Gonzales, City Clerk
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Arnoldo Rodriguez, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Declaring the Results of the 2024 General Election, Oaths of Office, and Annual Reorganization RECOMMENDATION:
Council reviews the Madera County Elections Office canvass for Elected Official positions and take the following action:
1. By motion adopt a resolution declaring the results of the 2024 General Election as certified by the Madera County Elections Office; and
2. Perform Ceremonial Oaths of Office; and
3. Council to recognize elected officials for their years of service SUMMARY:
A consolidated General Municipal Election was duly held on November 5, 2024, for four offices of members of the City Council; Mayor At Large and Council Districts 2, 4, 6. The Madera County Clerk has issued the certified election results attached as Exhibit A to the resolution.
Reorganization Item No. 1
Table 1: Mayoral & City Council Election Results
District Candidate Votes Cast Declare Result
Mayor
Cecelia ‘Cece’ K. Gallegos 5,299 Elected
Santos Garcia 5,036
Wayne Padilla 2,685
Lucy Salazar 2,032
District 2 Jose Rodriguez 2,631 Elected
District 4 Anita Denise Evans 884 Elected
Derek O. Robinson Sr. 535
District 6 John Jasper 927
Artemio Villegas 1,004 Elected
DISCUSSION:
Following the announcement of votes cast for each Council seat as listed below, staff request that the Council adopt the resolution declaring the results of the election held on November 5, 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost for election services for the four Council seats is $65,000 - $100,000.
The amount is included in the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25. To date, the City has not received a final invoice.
ALTERNATIVES:
Per state law, certification of results must be completed by this regular meeting per state law.
Alternatively, a special meeting may be called for that purpose.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Certified Election Results
RESOLUTION NO. 24-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADERA
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION AS
REQUIRED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a consolidated General Municipal Election was duly called and held in the City of Madera on November 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, under Section 10263 of the Elections Code, upon the completion of the canvass, and prior to the installation of officers, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution reciting the fact that the election was held and declaring the results of the election; and WHEREAS, as required by Section 10263 of the Elections Code, the City desires to declare the results of the November 5, 2024 Municipal Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Madera as follows:
SECTION 1. A General Municipal Election was duly called and regularly held on November 5, 2024 and was conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Notice of the election was given in time, form, and manner provided by law, that voting precincts were properly established; 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 said declared in time, form, and matter as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California, for the holding of elections in general law cities.
SECTION 2. The Madera County Clerk/Registrar of Voters canvassed the returns of the November 5, 2024, election and the Elections Official has certified the results to the City Council.
A copy of the certified results is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
SECTION 3. The following persons appeared on the ballot for the full-term Mayor and received the respective votes noted:
Cecelia “Cece” K. Gallegos 5,299 Votes
Santos Garcia 5,036 Votes
Wayne Padilla 2,685 Votes
Lucy Salazar 2,032 Votes
SECTION 4. The following persons appeared on the ballot for full term member of the City Council for District 2 and received the respective votes noted:
Jose Rodriguez 2,631 Votes
2 SECTION 5. The following persons appeared on the ballot for full term member of the City Council for District 4 and received the respective votes noted:
Anita Denise Evans 884 Votes
Derek O. Robinson, Sr. 535 Votes
SECTION 6. The following persons appeared on the ballot for full term member of the City Council for District 6 and received the respective votes noted:
John Jasper 927 Votes
Artemio Villegas 1,004 Votes
SECTION 7. The number of votes given at each precinct for each of the individuals’ names above for their respective office, are listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 8. The City Council does declare and determine that:
A. Cecelia “Cece” K. Gallegos was elected as Mayor of the City for the full term of four (4) years.
B. Jose Rodriguez was elected as a member of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years for District 2.
C. Anita Denise Evans was elected as a member of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years for District 4.
D. Artemio Villegas was elected as a member of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years for District 6.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of the City, a copy of this resolution and Exhibit A showing: (1) the whole number of votes cast in the City; (2) the names of the persons voted for; (3) for what office each person was voted for; (4) the number of votes given at each precinct to each person; and (5) the total number of votes given to each person, in accordance with the provisions of Elections Code Section 10264.
SECTION 10. Each and all of the persons so elected shall then be inducted to the respective office to which he or she has been elected.
SECTION 11. 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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