RESOLUTION R2024-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE 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 Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of Municipal Officers, of two Councilmembers for District 1 & 2; and WHEREAS, the City Council is also submitting to the voters a measure relating to the establishment of a transactions and use tax; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the 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 Registrar of Voters of the County of San Joaquin canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Manteca hereby finds, determines, and resolves as follows:
1. The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
2. That pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Joaquin is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of the election of two (2) Councilmembers for districts 1 & 2, for the term of four (4) years commencing December 2024, and expiring November 2028, and the submission of a ballot measure to the voters.
3. That a measure is to appear on the ballot as follows:
City of Manteca
To provide funding that stays in Manteca to benefit residents, used for street and traffic improvements (including potholes), job creation, local business support, homeless services, youth services, enhance public safety facilities and services, and other quality of life services, shall the City enact a temporary ¾-cent increase in sales tax (from 8.25% to 9%), for 20 years, generating approximately $13 million annually, with mandatory annual audits and review of expenditures through a citizens’ oversight committee.
YES
NO
4. That the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Joaquin is authorized to canvas 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 Section 10418 of the California Elections Code and other provisions of law regulating the statewide election.
5. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Joaquin to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
6. That the City of Manteca recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs upon presentation of reasonably detailed invoices. The City Clerk is authorized to contract with the County as necessary to facilitate the consolidated election.
7. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Joaquin forthwith, and not later than June 24, 2024.
8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Manteca at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 16th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR: ___________________________
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
City Clerk
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