City Council of Monterey Park
The City Council Acting on Behalf of the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, the Monterey Park Financing Authority and the Monterey Park Geologic Hazard Abatement District Agenda
Regular Meeting - Amended to add revised resolution for Item No. 11B Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:30 PM
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
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1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Flag Salute
The Monterey Park Fire Explorers
3. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
4. Telecommunications Announcement, if requested
5. Agenda Revisions and Additions
6. Presentation
7. Public Comments
8. Staff Communications
8.A. City Manager's Department
8.B. Bruggemeyer Library
8.C. Fire Department
8.D. Recreation and Community Services Department
8.E. Public Works Department
8.F. Community Development and Finance Department
9. Old Business
10. Consent Calendar
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of any member of the City Council for separate consideration.
10.A. Monthly Investment Report
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the monthly investment report; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.B. Consideration and possible action to direct the City Clerk to perform the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Directing the City Clerk to perform the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and return with any recommended amendments, as appropriate; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.C. Authorization of Public Works Annual Contracts
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to various Public Works agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.D. Adoption of Resolution for SB1 Road Repair and Maintenance
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution identifying a street maintenance project to be included in the FY 2026-27 budget and funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.E. Rejection of all Bids for Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Rejecting all bids for the Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project (CIP) No. 96026; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.F. Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement 1905-AA with Express Services, Inc.
For Temporary Staffing Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement 1905- AA with Express Services, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to extend the term for continued on-call staff augmentation services through June 30, 2029; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.G. Recommendation for Purchase and Installation of 11 Verkada Cameras for Bruggemeyer Library
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code §
3.20.050(4) and authorizing the Finance Department to purchase from Verkada using the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) procurement program;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with West Coast Cable Technologies Group, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase and install eleven Verkada cameras at the City Library for $102,886.53; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
10.H. Third Amendment to Agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consultation Services
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to HDL Coren & Cone Agreement No. 1975-A, pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.20.090, in a form approved by the City Attorney to continue providing property tax consultation services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, for an additional amount of $130,000, increasing the total contract amount to a not-to-exceed amount of $356,250 for the full Agreement term; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.I. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Resolution (As Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Lo)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
10.J. National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Sanchez)
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
11. Public Hearing
11.A. Public Hearing to Consider Approving Assessments for the Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500, et seq.
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the public hearing and receiving documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. Closing the public hearing and adopting a Resolution authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22587; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). The proposed action is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15273(a) because it involves the establishment and collection of rates and charges to meet operating expenses and maintain existing services within existing service areas.
11.B. FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan Resolution
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening a public hearing to receive documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence, adopting a Resolution finding the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) conforms with the General Plan, authorizing the City Engineer to approve plans and specifications for capital improvement projects, and authorizing the Public Works Director to solicit bids for capital improvement projects identified in the CIP; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
12. New Business
12.A. Resolutions for November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026 pursuant to Elections Code § 1301;
2. Adopting a resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City of Monterey Park’s general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the statewide general election on the date pursuant to Elections Code §1301;
3. Adopting a resolution establishing requirements for candidate statements filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for an election on November 3, 2026; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
13. City Communications (City Council) / Future Agenda Items
14. Closed Session (if Required; City Attorney to Announce)
15. Adjournment
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.A.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Amy Lee, City Treasurer
Subject: Monthly Investment Report
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the monthly investment report; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
As of April 30, 2026, invested funds for the City of Monterey Park total $81,216,061.37.
Background:
In accordance with the City’s Investment Policy, a monthly investment report is presented to the City Council showing the types of investments, dates and maturities, amounts of deposits, rates of interest, and the current market values for securities with maturity more than 12 months. The attached monthly investment report includes a portfolio summary from Chandler Asset Management.
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
1. Investment Report
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Monthly Investment Report
INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO PROFILE:
TOTAL BALANCE AT 4/30/2026 81,216,061.37$
INVESTMENT COMPOSITION
(1) LA COUNTY POOLED INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 3.06% 27,222,314.64 $ (2) LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND ON DEMAND 3.811% 18,646,420.01 $ (3) CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT 4.40% 27,336,293.31$
Purchase Maturity Interest
(4) CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Date Date Rate
1 RIZE FED CREDIT UNION 12/13/24 12/14/26 4.25% 245,000 2 FIRST SEACOAST BANK 01/27/25 01/27/27 4.15% 247,000
3 GOLDMAN SACHES BANK 01/28/25 01/28/27 4.15% 244,000
4 FIRST BUSINESS BANK 01/30/25 01/29/27 4.15% 244,000
5 FIRST KY BANK 01/30/25 02/01/27 4.15% 249,000
6 AUSTIN TELCO FED CREDIT UNION 01/31/25 02/01/27 4.25% 249,000 7 SOUND CREDIT UNION 01/31/25 02/01/27 4.20% 249,000
8 MORGAN STANLEY BANK 02/12/25 02/12/27 4.30% 244,000
9 MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK 02/12/25 02/12/27 4.30% 244,000 10 OREGON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 02/24/25 02/24/27 4.30% 249,000 11 MERRICK BANK 02/28/25 02/26/27 4.30% 249,000
12 SOUTHERN STATES BANK 03/21/25 03/22/27 4.15% 249,000 13 TOYOTA FINANCIAL SAVINGS BANK 04/10/25 04/12/27 4.00% 245,000 14 UBS BANK 04/23/25 04/23/27 3.95% 249,000
15 AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK 04/30/25 04/30/27 4.05% 245,000 16 STATE BANK INDIA 05/05/25 05/05/27 4.10% 244,000
17 TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK 05/12/25 05/12/27 4.00% 249,000 18 FINWISE BANK 05/21/25 05/21/27 4.00% 249,000
19 CONNEXUS CREDIT UNION 07/23/25 07/23/27 4.10% 245,000 20 HARBORSTONE CREDIT UNION 08/06/25 08/06/26 4.25% 249,000 21 HOPE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 08/21/25 08/21/26 4.10% 240,000 22 CIVIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 08/29/25 08/28/26 4.15% 249,000 23 PREFERRED BANK 09/03/25 09/03/26 3.93% 113,033
24 OPTUM BANK 09/15/25 09/15/27 3.70% 245,000
25 FIRST BANK 09/19/25 03/19/27 3.70% 245,000
26 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CREDIT UNION 09/24/25 09/24/27 3.65% 249,000 27 DORT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION 10/10/25 10/12/27 3.75% 247,000 28 ALLIANT CREDIT UNION 10/30/25 10/30/26 4.00% 249,000 29 DART BANK 01/30/26 02/01/28 3.65% 245,000
30 CELTIC BANK 03/10/26 03/10/28 3.65% 249,000
31 WELLS FARGO 03/30/26 03/30/28 3.90% 249,000
32 FIRST UTAH BANK 03/31/26 03/31/28 3.80% 249,000
33 EAGLEMARK SAVINGS BANK 04/01/26 03/31/28 3.90% 245,000 Total CDs (33) 4.030% 8,011,033.41$
OTHER INFORMATION:
BANK BALANCE: (1)
$24,946,457.18
AVERAGE MATURITY DAYS 130
AVERAGE INTEREST RATE FOR THE MONTH 3.779%
THE CITY'S INVESTMENT HAS SUFFICIENT LIQUIDITY TO MEET THE CITY'S EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEXT 180 DAYS. THE 180-DAY LIQUIDITY DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED PER GOVERNMENT CODE 53646.
THERE HAVE BEEN NO VARIANCES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY.
(1) Bank balance is maintained to cover outstanding warrants, payroll checks and on-going operating costs.
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
INVESTMENT REPORT
APRIL 30, 2026
City of Monterey Park | Account #11189 | As of April 30, 2026
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Account Summary
Credit Quality*
Total Rate of Return** 1M 3M YTD 1YR 2YRS 3YRS 5YRS 10YRS (03/12/24) City of Monterey Park 0.25% 0.68% 3.65% 5.22%
Benchmark Return 0.21% 0.29% 0.50% 3.16%
1.81 AA+
2.21 1.98
End Values as of
03/31/2026
End Values as of
04/30/2026
Market Value
Accrued Interest
Total Market Value 27,541,564.30 27,608,605.21
0.00 0.00
Par
Book Value
Cost Value
United States
9.33%
6.25%
Farm Credit System
1.50%
1.38%
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.B.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Maychelle Yee , City Clerk
Cindy Trang, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Consideration and possible action to direct the City Clerk to perform the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Directing the City Clerk to perform the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and return with any recommended amendments, as appropriate; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
Pursuant to the Political Reform Act, Government Code § 81000, et seq., every local agency is required to review its Conflict of Interest Code (COI) disclosure biennially to determine if the Code is accurate or in need of amendment. If positions or titles changed in the local agency’s organization, amendments to the COI may be identified as part of the biennial review process and brought forward for Council consideration, as appropriate.
Background:
Every two years, local governments must review their COI to determine if changes must be made to reflect the government’s organizational structure. The COI must accurately designate all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The COI includes all other requirements of Government Code § 87302.
The City’s current COI is attached for reference. Under California law, the City is required to conduct a biennial review of its COI. Staff will review the COI and, if changes are identified,
return with any recommended amendments. If no amendments are identified, the agency head may submit a no-change response to the code reviewing body by October 1, 2026, pursuant to Government Code § 87306.5.
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact includes administrative costs associated with staff review and recommendations to the City Council.
Attachments:
1. 2024-R74 Conflict of Interest Updates
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 2024-R74
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R74
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
FOR THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
POLITICAL REFORM ACT.
The City Council of the City of Monterey Park (“City”) does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The Political Reform Act (Government Code §§ 81000, et seq.; the “PRA”) and regulations adopted pursuant to the PRA (2 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 18700, et seq.; “FPPC Regs.”) require local government to adopt conflict of interest codes (“COI”).
B. The Fair Political Practices Commission promulgated FPPC Regs. § 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code that can be incorporated by reference as the City’s COI.
C. The City Council directed the City Clerk’s office to review the COI on June 5, 2024 pursuant to the PRA (Government Code § 87306.5).
D. The City Clerk finished that review and made recommendations which the City Council incorporated into this Resolution.
E. To fulfill its obligations under the P RA and FPPC Regs., the City Council adopts this 2024 Monterey Park COI as set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 2: 2024 Monterey Park COI – Generally. FPPC Regs. § 18730 is adopted by reference as the City of Monterey Park’s 2024 COI. Except as modified in this Resolution, all requirements of FPPC Regs. § 18730 apply as if fully set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 3: Monterey Park 2024 COI - Changes. The 2024 Monterey Park COI includes the following changes:
A. The term “investment” applies to financial interests in non- profit organizations as well as business entities;
B. The term “Appendix” refers to Section 4 of this Resolution.
SECTION 4: Designated Officials, Employees and Consultants. For purposes of FPPC Regs. § 18730, designated employees and consultants are set forth below:
A. Designated Officials and Employees:
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The positions listed below are designated positions. Officers and employees holding those positions are designated employees and are deemed to make or participate in making decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest.
Disclosure includes specific types of investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income which may foreseeably be materially affected by any decision made or participated in by the designated employee. Such disclosures must be made at the times and circumstances described by the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Designated employees must disclose all interests as required by the Political Reform Act and regulations promulgated thereto. When a new position classification is created for City Council approval, the City Manager’s Office will recommend that the City Council decide whether the new position will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest and be included as a designated position in the Conflict of Interest Code.
When the City Council establishes a Commission, Committee, or Board, the City Council will decide whether the members of the Commission, Committee or Boards be included as a designated position in the Conflict of Interest Code and the members of the Commission, Committee or Board so designated by the City Council, will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES & BOARDS:
* Members of the City Council
* Members of the Planning Commission
Members of the Business Improvement District Advisory Committee Members of the Board of Library Trustees
Members of the Successor Agency to the Former Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER:
* City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Clerk
Media Supervisor
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
* City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER:
* City Treasurer
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
Director of Community Development Department
Planning Manager
Economic Development Manager
Economic Development Specialist
Senior Planner
Assistant Planner
Building Official
Building Inspector
Plan Checker
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Fire Chief
Battalion Chief
Captain
Fire Marshal
Fire Safety Specialist
Senior Code Compliance Officer
Code Compliance Officer
HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Human Resources and Risk Management Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Principal Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Analyst
LIBRARY:
City Librarian
Senior Librarian
Literacy Coordinator
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
Director of Finance
Finance Manager
Information Technology Manager
Information Systems Specialist
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Senior Accountant
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Police Chief
Police Captain
Police Lieutenant
Range Master
Technical Services Manager
Community Engagement Bureau Sergeant
Neighborhood Engagement Team Sergeant
Traffic Bureau Sergeant
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Director of Public Works
City Engineer
Administrative Manager
Public Works Manager
Water Utility Manager
Assistant Water Utility Manager
Civil Engineering Associate
Civil Engineer Assistant
Civil Engineer Technician
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Director of Recreation and Community Services
Recreation Manager
Recreation Supervisor
* Listed in the code for information purposes only. These positions file under Government Code Section 87200 with the Fair Political Practices Commission.
B. Consultants:
The City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant is hired to perform a range of duties that requires the consultant to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination must include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager determination is a public record and must be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as t his conflict of interest code.”
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SECTION 5: Statement of Economic Interests: Place of Filing.
Designated employees must file Statements of Economic Interests with the City of Monterey Park, on forms created by the Fair Political Practices Commission, in conformance with the individual disclosure categories and state guidelines, when requested by the City Clerk. The City Clerk will retain custody of the Statements and make them available for public inspection and reproduction. Designated employees listed in the Code with an asterisk (*) must either file their Statements directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission in conformance with state guidelines, or file one original copy of their Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk, who must make and retain a copy and forward the original to the California Fair Political Practices Commission. All other designated employees must file one original copy of their Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk.
SECTION 6: Disclosure and Disqualification:
A. Interest and Positions in Non- Profit Organizations. Whenever a disclosure category requires disclosure of specific financial interests or positions in business entitles, disclosure of equivalent financial interests or positions in non- profit organizations is required. Disqualification must be required as to a disclosed interest or position in a non- profit organization whenever disqualification would have been required as a result of an equivalent financial interest or position in a business entity.
B. Proximity of Officials – Financial Interest Presumed . It is the responsibility of the City Clerk, or designee, to prepare and maintain conflict maps for each elected and appointed public official serving on the City Council, boards, commissions, or committees. Such conflict maps must graphically depict radii lines measuring (1) 500 feet from an official’s interests in real property; and (2) 1,000 feet from an official’s interests in real property. Such radial lines must be measured from the parcel lines in accordance with FPPC Regs. Before each meeting, the City Clerk’s designee must inform public officials regarding potential conflicts based upon real property interests based upon such conflict maps.
SECTION 7: Travel Payments, Advances and Reimbursements. If a payment, including an advance or reimbursement, for travel is required to be reported pursuant to Government Code § 87207, it may be reported on a separate travel reimbursement schedule which shall be included in the filer’s statement of economic interests. A filer who chooses not to use the travel schedule shall disclose payments for travel as a gift, unless it is clear from all surrounding circumstances that the services provided were equal to or greater in value than the payments for the travel, in which case the travel may be reported as income.
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SECTION 8: Resolution No. 2022- R77 (adopted October 5, 2022) and any other resolution or policy purporting to establish a conflict of interest code, are superseded by this Resolution.
SECTION 9: Repeal of any provision of any resolution or policy herein will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.
SECTION 10: A late fine of $10 per day up to a maximum of $100 will be assessed, commencing on the day after the form is due to the City Clerk’s office. In addition, if a matter is referred to the FPPC’s Enforcement Division for failure to file or failure to include all required economic interests, the fine may be substantially higher. If an individual does not pay a fine, the matter may be referred to the Finance Tax Board for collection.
SECTION 11: This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 12: The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 13: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18
th day of September, 2024.
________________________________
Thomas Wong, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2024-R74
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )
I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2024- R74 was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the Monterey Park City Council on the 18th day of September, 2024 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Sanchez, Lo, Yiu, Ngo, Wong
Noes: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Recusal Council Members: None
Dated this 18th day of September, 2024.
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Monterey Park, California
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.C.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Authorization of Public Works Annual Contracts
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to various Public Works agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The Public Works Department is responsible for providing and maintaining the City’s infrastructure to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the City’s residents and visitors. To address the Department’s various needs, the City may seek contracted services with vendors for Public Works related services. It is recommended that City Council consider approving annual extensions for City agreements with vendors who are currently providing services to the City. This would ensure continuity of services for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Background:
The Public Works Department is composed of several divisions including Parks, Engineering, Streets, Facilities, Fleet, and Water. Staff within these divisions perform a majority of the City’s maintenance operations. However, some services may not be performed in-house by City employees due to limited staffing resources, expertise, and/or costs. To supplement employee efforts, the City may seek contracted services with various vendors for Public Works related services. Contracted services must be procured through the City’s purchasing policies and Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 3.20. Pursuant to MPMC 3.20.070, contracts with a value of $60,000 or more require City Council approval. In compliance with this requirement, the Public Works Director recommends City Council consider agreement extensions with vendors listed in Attachment 1 for Public Works related services. The total contract amount for the proposed extensions exceeds $60,000 and therefore requires Council
approval.
The proposed action is presented as an efficient administrative process for annual extensions for City agreements with vendors who are currently providing satisfactory services to the City.
Rather than submitting them individually on future agendas, they are included in this report for approval.
The following is a brief explanation of each agreement for Public Works related services.
Additional information, including annual costs, and total contract amounts are included in Attachment 1.
Angel’s Auto Repair (Agreement No. 2496-AA) – Angel’s Auto Repair provides specialized auto repair services for the City's fleet.
Barberio Enterprises, Inc. DBA West Service Co. (Agreement No. 2443-A) - Westco Service Co. provides maintenance services on the City’s Heating Ventilation and Cooling (“HVAC”) systems at various City-owned facilities.
Best Contracting Services (Agreement No. 2522-AB) Best Contracting Services provides on- call roofing maintenance services for various City-owned facilities.
CCS Facility Services – Los Angeles (Agreement No. 2473-AD) CCS Facility services provides janitorial services at various City-owned facilities and parks.
Ford of Montebello (Agreement No. 2368-AB) - Ford of Montebello provides auto parts and performs sublet work for the City's fleet.
Golden Bell Products, Inc. (Agreement No. 2431-AC) - Golden Bell Products, Inc. provides City-wide application of Insecta pesticide for sewer roach control in sanitary manholes.
Haaker Equipment Company (Agreement No. 2519-AA). Haaker Equipment Company provides repairs and maintenance for the City's sewer/water specialty vehicles.
Mariposa Landscape, Inc. (Agreement No. 2136-A) - Mariposa Landscape, Inc. provides the City with median maintenance, weed abatement at water facilities, and weekend litter control services at City parks.
Maven Roofing (Agreement No. 2344-AA) - Maven Roofing provides the City with roof maintenance services at various City-owned facilities.
Priority Landscape Services, LLC (Agreement No. 2368-AA) - Priority Landscape Services, LLC provides the City with landscaping services for the common landscape areas located north of the Luminarias Restaurant and the slope located on the far east side of the MPK Golf Course.
Quinn Power Systems (Agreement No. 2468-A) - Quinn Power Systems provides the City with heavy equipment maintenance for the Fleet Division and routine inspections and servicing of generators for the Facilities Division.
R.M. Body Shop (Agreement No. 2367-AB) R.M. Body Shop provides auto body repairs for traffic collisions for the City's fleet.
Rentokil North American, Inc. DBA Western Exterminators (Agreement No. 2367-AB) Western Exterminator provides routine and on-call pest control services at various City-owned facilities.
Stetson Engineering Services (Agreement No. 2315-A) - Stetson provides professional engineering services to the Water Division to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permits, Annual Water Assessment Reporting, Water Quality Reporting and other Division of Drinking Water (DDW) reports.
Tank Specialties DBA Tank Specialists of Southern California (Agreement No. 1983-AB) - Tank Specialists provides a full range of maintenance services, including, without limitation, regular inspection, testing, and monitoring of the City's waste oil tanks and fuel system and the City Yard and Fire Station 61 locations.
Trojan Technologies Corp. (Agreement No. 2502-AB) - Trojan Technologies provides specialized preventive maintenance and technical support services for the City’s TrojanUV PHOX system at the Central Groundwater Treatment System (“CGTS”).
Unify Staffing, Inc. (Agreement No. 2373-AA) - Unify Staffing provides the City with staff augmentation services for maintenance division, as needed. Temporary staff augmentation services are needed as the City continues to recruit for vacant positions within Public Works.
Ware Disposal, Inc. (Agreement No. 2435-AA) - Ware Disposal provides trash collection services for all City facilities and public right of ways. Ware Disposal is an approved franchisee for commercial solid waste services. The proposed Amendment extends services for one additional year.
Wondries Family Collision Center (Agreement 2379-AA) - Wondries Family Collision Center provides auto body repairs for traffic collisions for the City's fleet.
The listed vendors have provided satisfactory services to the City at low and/or fixed-term costs. The City will be completing the formal bidding process for some services, as listed in Attachment 1, for FY 26-27 agreements.
Strategic Plan Goal:
The proposed contract amendments meet the City’s goal to maintain fiscal stability of our city’s financial resources as the proposed extensions allow for various services to continue at low competitive costs. Additionally, they meet the goal to maintain, build and modernize infrastructure and facilities to support the current and future needs of our city and community as the services provided are for Public Works related services related to the maintenance operations for water, street, sewer, parks, fleet, and facilities.
Fiscal Impact:
The costs for services provided by each respective vendor are included in the FY 2026-27 preliminary budget and are funded by various funding sources.
Attachments:
1. List of Proposed Agreements
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
List of Proposed Agreements
Vendor/Contractor Service Provided Term
FY 26-27 Annual Amount
(Not-to-exceed)
Total Contract Amount
(>$60,000)
Angel's Auto Repair
Angel's Auto Repair provides specialized auto repair services for the City's fleet.
The proposed First Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the total contract amount to $80,000. A budget of $40,000 for the specilialized auto repair work is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 40,000.00 $ $ 80,000.00 Barberio Enterprises, Inc. DBA West Service Co.
Westco Service Co. provides on-call maintenance services on the City’s Heating Ventilation and Cooling (“HVAC”) systems at various City-owned facilities. The proposed Second Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the total contract amount to $195,000. A budget of $75,000 for HVAC repairs and on-call maintenance services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 75,000.00 $ $ 195,000.00 Best Contracting Services
Best Contracting Services provides on-call roofing services for various City-owned facilities. The proposed First Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the total contract amount to $150,000. A budget of $50,000 for on-call roofing services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 50,000.00 $ $ 150,000.00 CCS Facility Services - Los Angeles, Inc.
CCS Facilities provides janitorial services at various City-owned facilities. The proposed First Amendment augments their services to add porter services at all City park locations and funds requests for additional services in high-traffic areas through the contract term. The amendment increases the contract amount by $146,918 for a total contract amount of $1,634,322.81. A budget of $75,309 for the added services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. The remainder of $71,609 for the added services will be budgeted through the FY2027- 2028 annual budget process. No change to term, expires 6/30/28 146,918.00$ $ 1,634,322.81 Daniels Tire Service, Inc.
Daniels Tire Service, Inc. provides tires for the City's fleet. The proposed Third Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027.July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 10,000.00 $ $ 80,000.00 Ford of Montebello
Ford of Montebello provides auto parts and performs sublet work for the City's fleet. The proposed Third Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the total contract amount to $126,000 A budget of $70,000 for the purchase of auto parts and sublet work is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 70,000.00 $ $ 126,000.00 Golden Bell Products, Inc.
Golden Bell Products, Inc. provides City-wide application of pesticide for sewer roach control in sanitary manholes. Manholes were treated bi-annually in previous years. The service is now scheduled annually. The proposed First Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027 and increases the total contract amount to $62,250. A budget of $31,350 for the services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 31,350.00 $ $ 62,250.00 Haaker Equipment Company
Haaker Equipment Company provides repairs and maintenance for the City's vactors. The proposed First Amendment increases the total contract amount to $90,000 A budget of $40,000 for work related to vactor repair and maintenance is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 40,000.00 $ $ 90,000.00
Mariposa Landscape, Inc.
Mariposa Landscape, Inc. provides the City with median maintenance, weed abatement at water facilities, and weekend litter control services at City parks.
The proposed Seventh Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027 and increases the total contract amount to $1,771,134.
The contract amount for FY26-27 includes a proposed annual rate adjustment of 3% for CPI effective July 1, 2026. A budget of $366,000 for the services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. The City intends going out to bid for landscaping services in FY 2026-27. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 366,000.00 $ $ 1,771,134.00 Priority Landscape Services, LLC
Priority Landscape Services, LLC provides the City with landscaping services for the common landscape areas located North of the Luminarias Restaurant and the slope located on the far East side of the MPK Golf Course. The proposed Fourth Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027 and increases the total contract amount to $320,354. A budget of $98,500 for the services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. The City intends going out to bid for landscaping services in FY 2026-27. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 98,500.00 $ $ 320,354.00 Quinn Power Systems
Quinn Power Systems provides the City with heavy equipment repair for the Fleet Division and routine inspections and servicing of generators for the Facilities Division. The proposed Second Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027 and increases the total contract amount to $185,000.
A budget of $85,000 for heavy equipment and generator maintenance is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 85,000.00 $ $ 185,000.00 R.M. Body Shop
R.M. Body Shop provides auto body repairs for traffic collisions for the City's fleet.
The proposed Second Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the total contract amount to $110,000 A budget of $50,000 for auto body repair work related to traffic collisions is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 50,000.00 $ $ 110,000.00 Rentokil North America, Inc. DBA Western Exterminator
Western Exterminator provides routine and on-call pest control services at various City-owned facilities. The proposed Second Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the total contract amount to $174,036.15. A budget of $90,000 for pest control services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 90,000.00 $ $ 174,036.15 Stetson Engineering Services
Stetson Engineering Services provide specialized professional engineering and regulatory compliance support services to the Water Division, including assistance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, annual water assessment reporting, water quality reporting and other Department of Drinking Water regulatory requirements. The proposed second amendment extends the agreement one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the contract amount by $100,000 to allow for the continuation of these essential services. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 100,000.00 $ $ 420,000.00
Tank Specialties DBA Tank Specialists of Southern California Tank Specialists provides a full range of maintenance services, including, without limitation, regular inspection, testing, and monitoring of the City's waste oil tanks and fuel system and the City Yard and Fire Station 61 locations. The proposed Fifth Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027 and increases the total contract amount to $146,000. A budget of $15,000 for the services is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. City staff will be re- evaluating the departments storage tank and fuel system needs after the completion of the installation of new waste oil storage tanks and fuel management system and fuel delivery system upgrades. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 15,000.00 $ $ 146,000.00 Trojan Technologies Corp
Trojan Technologies provides specialized preventive maintenance and technical support services for the City’s TrojanUV PHOX system at the Central Groundwater Treatment System (“CGTS”).
These services are essential to maintaining the performance and reliability of the City’s UV treatment system, reducing the risk of equipment failures and unplanned downtime, extending equipment life, and ensuring the continued delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water to the community.
The proposed first amendment is necessary to continue preventive maintenance and technical support services for the City's TrojanUV treatment system. Costs associated with the CGTS are eligible for reimbursement under the South El Monte Operable Unit (SEMOU) program. The city will seek reimbursement for Trojan Technologies maintenance services through the SEMOU/DTSC reimbursement process. September 30, 2026 - September 30, 2027 315,000.00$ $ 630,000.00 Unify Staffing, Inc.
Unify Staffing provides the City with staff augmentation services for maintenance divisions. Temporary staff augmentation services are needed as the City continues to recruit for vacant positions. The proposed Fourth Amendment increases the total contract amount to $336,080. The City will use salary savings from existing vacancies to cover the costs of the Amendment, as needed. No change to term, expires 6/30/28 150,000.00$ $ 336,080.00 Ware Disposal Inc.
Ware Disposal provides trash collection services for all City facilities and public right of ways. Ware Disposal is an approved franchisee for commercial solid waste services. The proposed Amendment extends services for one additional year through August 31, 2027. It also increases the annual amount due to an increase in service level and collection needs and annual rate adjustments effective September 1, 2026. September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 434,463.60$ $ 628,463.60 Wondries Family Collision Center
Wondries Family Collision Center provides auto body repairs for traffic collisions for the City's fleet. The proposed Second Amendment extends services for one additional year through June 30, 2027, and increases the total contract amount to $220,000 A budget of $75,000 for auto body repair work related to traffic collisions is included in the FY2026-2027 preliminary budget. July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 75,000.00 $ $ 220,000.00
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.D.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Adoption of Resolution for SB1 Road Repair and Maintenance
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution identifying a street maintenance project to be included in the FY 2026-27 budget and funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
Senate Bill 1 (2017) (“SB1”), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, addresses the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfall statewide. As of November 2017, portions of SB1 revenues are deposited into a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) and made available to eligible cities and counties, which must comply with RMRA funding requirements determined by the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”).
RMRA funds made available for the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program are prioritized for expenditure on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, and on critical safety projects. The CTC provided a number of example projects and uses for RMRA funding that include, without limitation: road maintenance and rehabilitation, safety projects, railroad grade separations, complete streets components (including active transportation purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and stormwater capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project), and traffic control devices.
Background:
Pursuant to the most recent State estimates for FY 2026-27, the City could receive $1,716,013 in RMRA funds for its project list. In order to be eligible to receive these funds, agencies are required to submit a proposed project list to the CTC by July 1, 2026, along with budget
support documentation including the meeting minutes and/or resolution of the City Council committing to the project list. This year, project lists are due July 1, 2026.
The proposed resolution and project list includes the resurfacing and rehabilitation of various local streets as identified in the City’s Pavement Management Study. The Public Works Director (“Director”) reviewed the study and selected those street segments that would most benefit from a rehabilitation project based on their current conditions. If adopted by the Council and timely submitted to CTC, the Director may begin designing the improvements which are anticipated to be completed by Spring 2027. The proposed rehabilitation work consists primarily of grinding and overlay of the roadway surface with asphalt concrete and asphalt rubber hot mix.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This proposed resolution meets the City’s goal to maintain, build, and modernize infrastructure and facilities to support the current and future needs of our city and community.
Fiscal Impact:
The City’s FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget includes Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 96057 – Pavement Improvements partially funded by $1,716,013 in RMRA Funds.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING A STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT
LIST TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FY 2026-27 BUDGET AND FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was adopted to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide.
B. The Act includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year.
C. The City must adopt, by resolution, a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”), created by the Act, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement.
D. The City will receive an estimated $1,716,013 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
E. This is the ninth year in which the City is receiving such funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without the Act.
F. The City used a Pavement Management Program to help develop the RMRA project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost- effective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment.
G. The funding from the Act will help the City maintain and rehabilitate its streets throughout the City this year and several similar projects into the future. This revenue will help the City increase the overall quality of our road system over the next decade.
H. Cities and counties own and operate more than 81% of streets and roads in California, and from the moment we open our front door to drive to
Resolution No.
a. work, bike to school, or walk to the bus station, people are dependent upon a safe, reliable local transportation network.
I. The project list and overall investment in the City’s local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety and investing in complete streets infrastructure will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
SECTION 2: The Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 will incorporate the following project proposed to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project: Pavement Improvements
Description: Cold mill asphalt concrete pavement and construct conventional and rubberized asphalt concrete overlay on various local streets. Work includes but is not limited to asphalt grind and overlay, and striping.
Location: Fulton Avenue – Markland Drive to Kempton Avenue Clover Drive – Heather Drive to Iris Way
Iris Way – Fulton Avenue to End of Street
Agate Way – Bloom Drive to End of Street
Bloom Drive – East Coral View Street to West Coral View Street
Mancha Way – Coral View Street to South End of Street
Lupine Avenue – Coral View Street to South End of Street Coral View Street – South Garfield Avenue to Fulton Avenue
Estimated Useful Life: 15-20 years
Est. Year of Construction/
Completion: Fiscal Year 2026-2027
SECTION 3. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 4. Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
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SECTION 5. Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 6. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 7. Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 8. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 9. The Public Works Director, or designee, is authorized to submit the adopted project list and supporting documentation to the California Transportation Commission.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 11. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to affix a signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest.
SECTION 12. This Resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption.
Resolution No.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2026.
________________________________
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
By:__________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.E.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Rejection of all Bids for Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Rejecting all bids for the Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project (CIP) No. 96026; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
Per Resolution No. 2023-R52, the Public Works Director solicited bids for CIP 96026 – Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project. The bid opening was held on March 31, 2026. The City received four bids from California contractors. The Public Works Director recommends rejection of all bids due to the lowest bidder withdrawing their bid and cost proposals exceeding the City’s budget for this project. Public Contract Code § 20166 authorizes the City Council to reject all bids.
Background:
On March 4, 2026, staff advertised the bid for Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control System Project (CIP) No. 96026. The bid opening was held on March 31, 2026, by the City Clerk’s Office and Public Works staff and four bids were received from California contractors.
The project includes upgrading controllers, signal equipment, traffic signal cabinets, Hub cabinets, electrical, communication equipment, fiber optic cables, conduit, pull boxes, splice vaults, fiber distribution units (FDU), fiber patch panels, splice enclosures, Ethernet switches, aggregate Ethernet switches, core Ethernet switch, video detection systems, CCTV cameras, communications and workstation improvements at City Hall, video management system at City Hall, traffic management system upgrades and adaptive traffic control system at LA County
Traffic Management Center (TMC), and all other incidental work in the specification document.
Rank
1 2 3 4
Bid Items Elecnor Belco
Electric
California
Professional
Engineers
Crosstown
Electrical &
Data
International
Line Builders
Base Bid 1-52 $ 5,208,194 $ 6,033,590 $6,897,306 $ 8,019,428 53-69 $ 856,769 $ 956,310 $ 895,410 $ 1,422,838
70-71 $ 83,414 $ 14,000 $ 12,000 $ 72,177
72-74 $ 101,687 $ 304,000 $ 276,000 $ 200,316
Total Base Bid $ 6,250,064 $ 7,307,900 $8,080,716 $ 9,714,759 Alternatives $ 1,538,356 $ 1,591,922 $1,505,670 $ 1,444,077 Total $ 7,788,420 $ 8,899,822 $9,586,386 $11,158,836
The apparent lowest bidder, Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., submitted a base bid for $6,250,064.
Following the bid opening, on April 2, 2026, Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. submitted to the City a bid withdrawal request for the project based on an alleged inadvertent clerical error in its bid proposal. The contractor asserted that certain bid item prices were incorrectly entered, resulting in a materially different bid than intended. The second lowest bidder was $1,057,836 higher than the lowest bidder. The second lowest bidder exceeded the City’s budget for the project.
Therefore, the Public Works Director recommends that the City Council reject all bids. Staff will be re-advertising the project and contacting all contractors to make it a more competitive project. The rejection of bids will postpone the project start date for approximately two months.
This action will not impact any deadlines.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This project meets the City’s goal to maintain, build and modernize infrastructure and facilities to support the current and future needs of our city and community as it continues the resurfacing of a major city roadway. Additionally, re-advertisement of the project supports the City’s goal to maintain fiscal stability of the City’s financial resources by seeking competitive bids that meet the project’s budget.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the rejection of all submitted bids other than the staff time required to repost and review additional bids.
Attachments:
1. Bid Withdrawal Letter
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. Bid Withdrawal Letter
14320 Albers Way
Chino, CA 91710
We think about a better world (909) 993-5470 Office www.elecnorbelco.com (909) 993-5476 Fax CA License 738518
April 2, 2026
City of Monterey Park
Public Works Department
320 West Newmark Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Attention: Mr. Ziad Mazboudi, Interim City Engineer Manager
Reference: TRAFFIC/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECT Specification No. 2026-001
Bid Date: March 31, 2026
Subject: Request to Withdraw Bid Proposal
Dear Mr. Mazboudi:
Please consider this as Elecnor Belco Electric’s Request to Withdraw Bid Proposal for the above referenced project as a result of an inadvertent clerical error in our bid proposal. The error has subjected our bid proposal to be materially different than what our firm intended it to be. The error made in completing our bid proposal is not due to error in judgement or carelessness in inspecting the work si te or in reading the plans or specifications.
An internal review of our bid estimate discovered an error that occurred which resulted in a bid amount that our firm would not be able to support. During our review, it was discovered that our Bid Item Nos. 4 and 5, were incorrectly entered. Bid Item No. 4 (Furnish and Install 2” HDPE Conduit) was entered as $34 per Linear Foot and Bid Item No. 5 (Furnish and Install 2” PVC Conduit) was entered as $54 per linear foot; these items should have been $74 per Linear Foot for Bid Item No. 4, and $84 per Linear Foot for Bid Item No. 5, respectively. Therefore, o ur total base bid should have been $ 5,783,244.00 instead of the $5,208,194.00 base bid submitted in our proposal , bringing our total to $8,363,470.00 , including all alternatives.
To move forward with our submitted bid will subject our firm in performing the work at additional costs not considered in our bid. Elecnor Belco Electric respectfully requests that our bid proposal be withdrawn from any consideration. Please accept our s incere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding in this important matter.
14320 Albers Way
Chino, CA 91710
We think about a better world (909) 993-5470 Office www.elecnorbelco.com (909) 993-5476 Fax CA License 738518
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (909) 993-5470 ext. 254 or via email at [email protected].
Respectfully submitted by,
Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.
John L. Wong
Executive Vice President
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.F.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement 1905-AA with Express Services, Inc. For Temporary Staffing Services
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement 1905-AA with Express Services, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, to extend the term for continued on-call staff augmentation services through June 30, 2029; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The City contracts with Express Services, Inc. to provide temporary staffing solutions for a variety of areas including, without limitation, fleet, maintenance, and clerical services. The Public Works Director (“Director”) recommends an amendment to the current agreement with Express Services, Inc. for continued staff augmentation services. The proposed Amendment increases the contract amount to $150,000 and allows for the use of task orders for on call services with a not to exceed amount of $60,000 per task order.
Background:
The City relies on staffing agencies to support its various responsibilities as it continues to recruit for vacant positions within the City. The flexibility to contract with Express Services on an as-needed basis provides support for daily maintenance operations and clerical service needs. While the City is actively working on recruiting and filling vacancies, the Public Works Department (“Department”) continues to experience challenges in recruiting qualified staff to fill vacancies within its fleet and park maintenance divisions.
Express Services is qualified and experienced to meet the City’s various needs. Amending the current agreement provides access to temporary staff and ensures the continuity of services. It
is recommended that City Council approve a Second Amendment to Agreement 1905-AA with Express Services, Inc. for on-call staff augmentation services through June 30, 2029. Services would be provided on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. The proposed Amendment increases the contract amount to $150,000 and allows for the use of task orders for on-call services with a not to exceed amount of $60,000 per task order. Multiple task orders may be issued as needed to maintain routine operations to better serve the community.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This project supports the City’s goal to maintain, build and modernize infrastructure and facilities to support the current and future needs of the City and community as qualified are necessary to provide city services.
Fiscal Impact:
The proposed Amendment increases the contract amount to $150,000. Individual task orders issued for each assignment are not to exceed $60,000, however multiple task orders may be issued. The City will use salary savings from full-time vacancies to cover the costs of the Amendment.
Attachments:
None
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.G.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Martin Dinh, IT Manager
Subject: Recommendation for Purchase and Installation of 11 Verkada Cameras for Bruggemeyer Library
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Waiving bidding requirements pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.20.050(4) and authorizing the Finance Department to purchase from Verkada using the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) procurement program;
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with West Coast Cable Technologies Group, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to purchase and install eleven Verkada cameras at the City Library for $102,886.53; and
3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The City Library currently operates a video surveillance system that has reached the end of its useful life. The system is outdated and unsupported and operates separately from the City’s security camera system. Additionally, it is built on a closed proprietary platform and does not provide the Police Department with access to camera footage. These deficiencies collectively create public safety risks, operational inefficiencies, and potential liability for the City.
The Information Technology (IT) Division recommends City Council authorize the procurement and deployment of a Verkada cloud-based video security system to replace all exterior cameras at the City Library. In 2020, the City updated all its security cameras to Verkada, with the exception of those at the Library. This update would ensure supported integration with the City’s current camera system, improve interoperability between departments, and allow continued use of the City’s existing security camera platform.
Background:
The City Library’s video surveillance system has reached the end of its useful life. It was originally installed in 2007 and has not received manufacturer support or routine maintenance since that time. In 2021, a partial upgrade was completed to replace exterior cameras with high-definition (HD) cameras, which included a one-year manufacturer support agreement.
That support agreement has since expired and no active maintenance contract is currently in place for any portion of the Library’s camera infrastructure. As a result, both the original 2007 interior cameras and the 2021 exterior HD cameras are operating without vendor support, leaving the City exposed to hardware failures, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and an inability to receive technical assistance.
An assessment conducted by the IT Division identified three areas of concern:
End-of-Life Hardware - Most of the City Library’s interior cameras were purchased and installed in 2007. These units predate modern surveillance technology and no longer meet current standards for image resolution, reliability, or cybersecurity. While the 2021 partial upgrade replaced exterior cameras with HD units, those cameras represent only a portion of the overall system, and the interior cameras remain on the original 2007 hardware. The age and condition of these units significantly increase the risk of unexpected failures that could leave critical areas of the Library without surveillance coverage, creating gaps in patron and staff safety.
Lack of Manufacturer Support - The original 2007 camera system has never had an active maintenance or support contract, meaning the City has operated this equipment without vendor assistance, firmware updates, or security patches for its entire lifespan. The 2021 exterior HD camera upgrade included a one-year manufacturer support agreement, which has since expired. As of today, no active maintenance contract exists for any camera at the City Library. The City currently has no recourse through any vendor for hardware failures, software defects, or cybersecurity vulnerabilities, presenting both an operational and liability risk to the City.
Proprietary Closed System - The Library’s camera system is built on legacy coaxial (coax) cabling technology, which is fundamentally different from the modern Internet Protocol (IP)- based architecture used in contemporary surveillance systems. Coax-based systems are increasingly difficult and costly to maintain, require specialized technicians, and cannot leverage the advances in camera technology, network integration, or cloud connectivity that IP systems provide. Beyond the physical infrastructure, the software platform itself is proprietary and closed, meaning it cannot communicate with or share data with other City systems.
Access to the system is restricted solely to Library staff, with no pathway to extend access to the Police Department, City administration, or IT staff without being physically present at the Library. This siloed and closed architecture is incompatible with the City’s direction toward integrated, IP-based infrastructure and limits any future scalability or interoperability.
The proposed procurement will use the CMAS cooperative purchasing program, which allows local agencies to procure approved goods and services from competitively solicited state contracts. Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.20.050(4) authorizes the City to participate in cooperative purchasing programs and utilize competitively bid contracts awarded by other governmental agencies in lieu of conducting a separate City bidding process.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This proposed project leverages technology for enhanced safety and continues public facility improvements, meeting Goals 1 and 4 of the City Council's 2026-27 Strategic Plan.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost of the project is $102,886.53. Funds have been budgeted in account number 502-1404-5519.
Attachments:
1. WCC Technologies Group Quote
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
WCC Technologies Group Quote
your backbone for IT
Project Name
City of Monterey Park – Library Cameras
Attn: Martin Dinh
CMAS Agreement Number: 3-26-01-1007, 3-25-11-1023
Martin Phan
Technology Consultant
[email protected]
408.367.9452
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SCOPE OF WORK
Date: May 7, 2026
Quote: 26-0537
Provide labor and material to install Verkada cameras within customers Monterey Park facility.
Verkada Camera Installation:
Provide labor and materials to install (11) Verkada cameras at customer specified locations.
• Install (2) Verkada CH53 multisensor cameras at customer specified locations. • Install (5) Verkada CY53 peanut cameras at customer specified locations. • Install (2) Verkada CF83 fisheye cameras at customer specified locations. • Install (2) Verkada CD43 dome cameras at customer specified locations. o Install (1ea) category 6 network cable to each of the (11) Verkada camera locations.
o Provide and install all necessary mounts/accessories for each camera. o WCC to adjust field of view with customer.
Conduit Pathway Installation:
Provide labor and materials to install conduit as cable pathways.
• Install (20ft) of ¾” liquid tight as cable pathway.
• Install (30ft) of ¾” EMT as cable pathway.
o Install all necessary couplers, connectors, and supports per NEC code.
Lift:
• Provide (1) 19ft scissor lift for (1) week.
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Our Background and Company Story
WCC Technologies Group
WCC Technologies Group is a full-service technology integrator specializing in network infrastructure, physical security, collaboration systems, and IT solutions. Founded in 2003, we’ve built our reputation on delivering clean, reliable technology tailored to each client’s environment, budget, and timeline.
Headquartered in Southern California, we serve school districts, public agencies, and enterprise organizations that require dependable execution and responsive support. Our team holds active C7 (Low Voltage), C10 (Electrical), and C28 (Lock & Security Equipment) contractor licenses, enabling us to deliver fully integrated solutions with in- house expertise across critical systems.
From structured cabling and wireless networks to surveillance, access control, and fire- rated backbone infrastructure, WCC Technologies Group manages every project with precision, safety, and long-term value in mind.
We recently changed our name from West Coast Cable to WCC Technologies Group to reflect our growth beyond cabling into complete end-to-end technology services.
While our name has evolved, our commitment to reliability, accountability, and client partnership remains unchanged.
What Sets Us Apart
• Turnkey technology solutions from cabling to IT systems
• 20+ years of experience across education, enterprise, and government
• Licensed C7, C10, and C28 contractor for complete in-house execution
• Clean, professional installations built for long-term performance
• Responsive, communicative project management
• Ongoing investment in people, training, and innovation
At WCC Technologies Group, we combine technical expertise with a strong service culture. We’re building the go-to partner for organizations that value quality, consistency, and forward-thinking technology integration.
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CMAS Break-out Pricing:
• CMAS# 3-26-01-1007 ……………………………………… $ 83,299.94
• CMAS# 3-25-11-1023……………………………………... $ 13,200.00
Tax ……….……………………………………. $ 6,386.59
Combined Total ……………………...…………... $ 102,886.53
Bill of Materials – CMAS# 3-26-01-1007:
Description Model Number Qty Unit Price Extended Price
HARDWARE
CH53-E Outdoor Four-Camera Multisensor Camera,
8TB, 365 Days Max CH53-8TBE-HW 2 $9,374.25 $18,748.50
CY53-E Outdoor Two-Camera Multisensor Camera,
4TB, 365 Days Max CY53-4TBE-HW 5 $5,399.25 $26,996.25
CF83-E Outdoor Fisheye Camera, 512GB, 30 Days
Max CF83-512E-HW 2 $1,349.25 $2,698.50
CD43-E Outdoor Dome Camera, 2TB, 365 Days Max CD43-2TBE-HW 2 $2,774.25 $5,548.50 Four-Camera Multisensor Pendant Cap Mount ACC-MNT-HPEND-1 2 $104.25 $208.50 Two-Camera Multisensor Pendant Cap ACC-MNT-YPEND-1 5 $81.75 $408.75 Arm Mount ACC-MNT-ARM-1 11 $74.25 $816.75
Corner Mount ACC-MNT-CORNER-1 7 $149.25 $1,044.75
SOFTWARE
5-Year Four-Camera Multisensor License, Capacity
Increase
LIC-CAM-MLT4-5Y-
CAP 2 $2,249.25 $4,498.50
5-Year Two-Camera Multisensor License, Capacity
Increase
LIC-CAM-MLT2-5Y-
CAP 5 $1,349.25 $6,746.25
5-Year Cloud Storage License - 30 Day, Capacity
Increase LIC-CLD-30-5Y-CAP 22 $374.25 $8,233.50
5-Year Camera License, Capacity Increase LIC-CAM-5Y-CAP 4 $749.25 $2,997.00
Hardware $56,470.50
Software $22,475.25
Sales Tax $5,929.40
Shipping $0.00
Total Project Price $84,875.15
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Ancillary Materials (NSP)
Description Model Number Qty
Unit
Price
Extended
Price
NETWORK CABLING
Category 6 Gamechanger 2,000 $1.06 $2,112.00
Commscope Category 6 CMP UN874049914/10 2,000 $0.38 $752.40 Category 6 Jacks 760257310 22 $9.11 $200.42
Faceplates/SMB 11 $5.28 $58.08
Patch Cords 22 $5.28 $116.16
Ceiling wire for j-hooks 28 $1.19 $32.73
J-Hook supports 28 $7.44 $204.60
LIFT
19ft scissor lift for (1) week 1 $633.60 $633.60
ELECTRICAL
3/4" Seal Tight 20 $4.62 $92.40
bell box 2 $6.60 $13.20
3/4" EMT 30 $4.62 $138.60
Material $4,354.19
Sales Tax $457.19
Total Project Price $4,811.38
Bill of Materials – CMAS# 3-25-11-1023:
Labor Break-Out
Labor (120 hrs x $110/hr) $13,200.00
Total Project Price $13,200.00
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MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (MSA)
WCC Technologies Group
1. Scope of Work
WCC Technologies Group agrees to perform services as detailed in one or more project- specific Statements of Work (SOWs). Each SOW will include a description of services, deliverables, pricing, timeline, and payment terms. Either party may serve as service provider or recipient under individual SOWs. All provisions of this Agreement apply equally regardless of which party issues the SOW.
Customer is responsible for all costs associated with permits, easements, and/or rights-of- way.
2. Term
This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until terminated in writing by either party with 30 days' notice.
3. Payment Terms
Client agrees to pay WCC Technologies Group according to the following project milestones, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Statement of Work (SOW):
• 50% due upon signing contract
• 40% due on delivery of equipment
• 10% due at completion of project
Invoices are due Net 30 from the date of invoice.
A 2% discount will be applied to invoices paid within 15 calendar days of the invoice date.
Late payments may incur a fee of 1.5% per month or the maximum allowed by law.
Client agrees to reimburse WCC Technologies Group for all reasonable costs incurred in the collection of unpaid balances.
4. Schedule and Working Hours
All work will be performed Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, during normal working hours (typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time), unless otherwise stated in the SOW. After-hours or weekend work may be subject to additional charges.
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5. Change Orders
All changes to the scope of work must be made through a written and signed Change Order.
6. Warranties
WCC Technologies Group warrants that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner. No other warranties, express or implied, are provided.
7. Limitation of Liability
WCC Technologies Group’s total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client under the applicable SOW. Neither party shall be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages. Claims must be brought within 6 months of the event giving rise to the claim.
8. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the course of this Agreement. This includes preliminary materials (e.g., draft SOWs, designs, budgets, technical concepts) provided for internal evaluation. Such materials may not be shared or reused without written consent. This duty survives termination of the Agreement.
9. Non-Solicitation
Neither party may solicit or hire the other party's employees or subcontractors during the term of this Agreement and for 12 months thereafter.
10. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, shortages, supplier issues, or governmental actions.
11. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement or any SOW upon 30 days’ written notice.
Client agrees to pay for all services rendered and authorized expenses incurred prior to termination.
12. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise specified in the SOW, WCC Technologies Group retains all rights to pre-existing intellectual property and tools used in the performance of services.
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13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Disputes exceeding $5,000 shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court if needed.
Signature
WCC Technologies Group
By: _______________________________
Name: Johnny Haygood
Title: President
Date: _______________________________
Client
By: _______________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Date: _______________________________
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.H.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Martha Garcia, Director of Finance
Subject: Third Amendment to Agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consultation Services
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to HDL Coren & Cone Agreement No. 1975-A, pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code § 3.20.090, in a form approved by the City Attorney to continue providing property tax consultation services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, for an additional amount of $130,000, increasing the total contract amount to a not-to-exceed amount of $356,250 for the full Agreement term; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
On July 1, 2016, the City entered into a five-year Services Agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for property tax consulting services for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $91,250. On November 2, 2016, the City executed a First Amendment to the Agreement to add services and increase compensation by $10,000, resulting in a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $101,250 for the same five-year term. On June 16, 2021, the City Council approved a Second Amendment extending the Agreement for an additional five years through June 30, 2026, and increasing the contract amount by $125,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $226,250.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement No. 1975-A with HDL Coren & Cone for continued property tax consulting services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, in an additional amount of $130,000, increasing the total contract amount to an amount not to exceed $356,250.
Background:
Property tax revenues are a vital component of the City’s finances, requiring effective management and detailed analysis. HDL Coren & Cone’s comprehensive approach to revenue management has maximized revenue sources while providing staff with relevant and timely information.
HDL Coren & Cone has been the City’s property tax consultant since July 1, 2016. HDL Coren & Cone’s familiarity with the City’s property tax allocation and reporting structure provides operational continuity and ongoing analytical support to staff. Services provided to the City include reports and management analyses, successor agency services, monthly reporting, and auditing services.
Staff recommends extending the agreement with HDL Coren & Cone through June 30, 2031 based on the firm’s institutional knowledge of the City’s property tax allocation structure, historical reporting data, and ongoing revenue analysis needs.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This item meets the Strategic Plan goal of maintaining fiscal stability of the City’s financial resources by fulfilling the objective of reviewing and revising City revenue sources.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost of the proposed Third Amendment is $130,000 for the five-year term of the Agreement, representing an increase of $5,000 over the previous five-year amendment, or approximately $1,000 more per year over the next five years.
With the proposed amendment, the total Agreement amount will increase to an amount not to exceed $356,250. Sufficient funds have been budgeted in the Finance Department budget.
Attachments:
None
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.I.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Bojorquez, Principal Management Analyst
Subject: LGBTQ+ Pride Month Resolution (As Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Lo)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The attached resolution is being brought forth to the Council for consideration at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Lo.
Background:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
There is no expected fiscal impact associated with adopting this resolution.
Attachments:
1. LGBTQ+ Pride Month Resolution
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people are our family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who contribute meaningfully to our community.
B. The fight for dignity, equality, and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people has been hard-fought in the streets and the courts of this country.
C. These fights for inclusion have made much progress toward changing the hearts and minds of people in many parts of the world.
D. The rainbow flag is an iconic symbol of the LGBTQ+ community and aims to celebrate inclusivity, diversity, and unity.
E. All are welcome in Monterey Park to live, work, play, and every family, in any shape, deserves a place to call home where they are safe, happy, and supported by friends and neighbors.
F. Our community, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, must feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported by their peers and community leaders.
G. The City of Monterey Park denounces prejudice and unfair discrimination based on age, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical attributes as an affront to our fundamental principles.
H. The City Council of the City of Monterey Park encourages all to observe the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and urges residents and the community to recognize the contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community and to actively promote the principles of equality, liberty, and justice.
SECTION 2: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
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SECTION 3: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2026.
________________________________
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 10.J.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Bojorquez, Principal Management Analyst
Subject: National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend Resolution (As Requested by Council Member Sanchez)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Approving the attached resolution; and,
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The attached resolution is being brought forth to the Council for consideration at the request of Council Member Sanchez.
Background:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
There is no expected fiscal impact associated with adopting this resolution.
Attachments:
1. National Gun Violence Awareness and Wear Orange Weekend Resolution
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK DECLARING JUNE 5, 2026, NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE
AWARENESS DAY AND JUNE 6-7, 2026, AS WEAR ORANGE
WEEKEND IN MONTEREY PARK
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. Every day in the United States, more than 130 people are killed as a result of gun violence. Every year in the United States, over 48,000 people are killed with guns and approximately 85,000 are shot and wounded.
B. The gun homicide rate in the United States is 26 times higher than that of other developed countries, but research shows that common sense and public safety laws can regulate gun violence.
C. The first Friday in June marks the beginning of a three-day movement honoring the victims and survivors of gun violence and calling for an end to the epidemic. In 2026, National Gun Violence Awareness Day is observed on June 5 and Wear Orange Weekend is observed on June 6-7.
D. National Gun Violence Awareness Day began on June 2, 2015, in honor of what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 18th birthday. Hadiya was a 15-year-old girl who was tragically shot and killed in Chicago on January 29, 2013.
E. In response to this tragedy, Haidya’s friends wore orange to honor her and encouraged others to also do so to raise awareness and to advocate for a future that is free from gun violence.
F. Wear Orange Weekend follows National Gun Violence Awareness Day and honors the thousands of people in the United States whose lives are taken or forever changed by gun violence each year. Orange was chosen because it represents the color hunters wear to protect themselves from gunfire.
G. The Monterey Park City Council has advocated for gun safety and gun violence prevention. In light of the January 21, 2023, mass shooting incident, the Monterey Park City Council adopted firearm safety ordinances and added new chapters to the Monterey Park Municipal Code to protect the community from violence resulting from firearms.
H. The City of Monterey Park calls on its residents to practice and promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety and give heightened attention to gun
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violence awareness during the summer months when there is a prominent increase in gun violence. More information regarding firearm safety, rules, and other resources can be found on the City of Monterey Park’s website at https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/1592/Firearms.
I. The City of Monterey Park encourages residents to wear orange on Wear Orange Weekend to show that they are not targets and do not have to live in fear that gunfire can ring out at any moment. Community members and leaders are also encouraged to collaboratively work together towards finding ways to make Monterey Park a safer community.
J. The City of Monterey Park memorializes the victims of the Star Ballroom shooting, as well as all the victims who have been killed or injured due to gun violence, in declaring June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 6-7, 2026, as Wear Orange Weekend in the City of Monterey Park.
SECTION 2: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 3: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2026.
________________________________
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 11.A.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Laura Borjon, Finance Manager
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider Approving Assessments for the Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500, et seq.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening the public hearing and receiving documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. Closing the public hearing and adopting a Resolution authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22587; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the extension under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). The proposed action is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15273(a) because it involves the establishment and collection of rates and charges to meet operating expenses and maintain existing services within existing service areas.
Executive Summary:
In 1993, the City formed Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 (the “District”) to finance the operation and maintenance of public street lighting and landscaping. The District was renewed each of the past 33 years and must be annually in order for the City to continue levying and collecting assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The City started the process to renew its District for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at its May 6, 2026, City Council meeting. At that time, the City Council approved the Engineer's Report; adopted the Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 2026-R24) and scheduled the required public hearing for June 3, 2026.
Following the June 3rd public hearing, the City Council may adopt the attached Resolution renewing the District for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Background:
In 1993, the State implemented Education Revenue Augmentation (“ERAF”) transfer that shifts property tax revenues from local governments to schools. The City’s loss from ERAF was $1.2 million. In 1993, after considering various options to balance the budget, the City formed the District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets & Highways Code §§ 22500, et seq.). The assessment revenues are used to pay for the costs of maintaining public street lighting and landscaping. The funds freed up by the assessment revenues are used to maintain essential City services such as police, fire, public works, recreation, and library.
The assessments must be renewed annually in order for the City to continue levying and collecting the assessments. Revenue generated by the District is estimated to be $1,019,854 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The City has renewed the District every year for the past 33 years.
During this time, the assessment rate has only been increased once, in 1996 (from $39.97 to $40.97). Since 1996, the assessment rates have not been adjusted and the City continues using General Fund monies to supplement significant shortfalls that result from increased operating costs.
At its May 6, 2026 meeting, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 2026-R24) which, among other things, proposes an assessment per single-family home of $40.97 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The cost for the operation and maintenance of the City’s landscaping and lighting is approximately $2.4 million. The District will fund $1,019,854 of the cost and the City’s General Fund will cover the remaining $1,363,406.
The Resolution of Intention, which includes the public hearing date and protest procedures, was published in the Monterey Park Press on May 18, 2026. To-date, no majority protest has been received against the proposed District renewal for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This action meets Goal 2 of the City Council's 2026-2027 Strategic Plan: To Maintain Stability of our City’s Fiscal Resources.
Fiscal Impact:
The proposed assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is the same as Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The total projected assessment revenue is $1,019,854. If the City does not renew the District, it must reduce expenditures or seek new revenues by $1,019,854 to balance the budget.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECT ION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN CITYWIDE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 93 -1 PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE § 22587.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. The City Council seeks to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2026 -27 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500, et seq. for Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1 (“District”).
B. The District is exempt from the procedures and approval process of California Constitution Article XIIID, § 4 pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIIID, § 5(a) because the assessment was previously imposed prior to the effective date of Proposition 218 and has not been increased beyond the amount previously approved except as otherwise permitted by law.
C. An Engineer’s Report (“Report”) was prepared pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 22566 for Fiscal Year 202 6-27. While the Report is too voluminous to be reprinted with this Resolution, it is available for public inspection with the City Clerk and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth.
D. Following a public hearing, the City Council did not receive a majority protest from the property owners affected by the proposed assessment before the close of the public hearing on June 3, 2026.
SECTION 2: In accordance with Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500, et seq., the City Council adopts an annual assessment of $40.97 for each Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”) within the District during Fiscal Year 202 6-27. The assessments levied and collected must be used for maintaining certain landscaping and street lighting improvements, as set forth in the Report.
SECTION 3: All monies collected for such assessments must be deposited in a special fund known as "Special Fund City of Monterey Park Citywide Maintenance District No. 93-1." Payment may be made out of said fund only for the purpose provided for in this Resolution.
SECTION 4 : Authorization. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to take such actions that are needed to place this assessment on the property tax rolls including, without limitation, forwarding this Resolution to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office.
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SECTION 5: Any public property included within boundaries of the District are exempt from assessment.
SECTION 6: Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 7: Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 8 : Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts were made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the Ci ty’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 9 : Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 10 : Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 11: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 12 : Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 13 : Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
Resolution No. 2026-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3
rd day of June, 2026
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
By:
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )
I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026 - was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the Monterey Park City Council on the 3rd day of June, 2026 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members:
Noes: Council Members:
Absent: Council Members:
Abstain: Council Members:
Recusal: Council Members:
Dated this 3
rd day of June, 2026.
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Monterey Park, California
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 11.B.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shawn Igoe, Public Works Director
Subject: FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan Resolution
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Opening a public hearing to receive documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence, adopting a Resolution finding the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) conforms with the General Plan, authorizing the City Engineer to approve plans and specifications for capital improvement projects, and authorizing the Public Works Director to solicit bids for capital improvement projects identified in the CIP; and
3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The City’s FY 2026-27 proposed budget includes an updated Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) outlining the City’s capital investments over a five-year period. Staff asks that City Council adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed CIP, grant authorization for the City Engineer to approve plans specifications for Capital Improvement Projects and authorize for the Director of Public Works to advertise projects for construction bids when required or needed
Background:
The CIP generally identifies which capital improvement projects will be built during a five-year period; it is updated annually and approved by the City Council. Pursuant to Government Code §§ 65401 and 65103(c), the City’s Planning Agency must annually review the CIP for consistency with the General Plan. Under MPMC section 2.56.020(B), the City Council acts as the Planning Agency for purposes of this review.
The CIP includes major enhancements and repairs to critical public assets, including parks,
City-owned facilities, streets, traffic signals, storm drains, sidewalks, bus stops, transportation, water and sewer facilities. Completion of CIP projects helps to enhance the overall quality of life in the City by improving the physical structures, systems, and facilities that provide services to the community. The Public Works Department is responsible for implementing the City’s CIP. Each year, Public Works, in conjunction with other Departments, reviews the City’s capital needs and prioritizes projects through the annual budget process.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution finding the proposed FY 2026-27 CIP conforms with the General Plan and approving the proposed FY 2026-27 CIP list of projects. If the proposed Resolution is adopted, the CIP will be approved; the City Engineer will be authorized to approve plans/specifications (for design immunity purposes); and the Public Works Director will be authorized to solicit bids for CIP projects.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This action meets Goal 4: To Maintain, Build and Modernize Infrastructure and Facilities to Support the Current
and Future Needs of Our City and Community.
Fiscal Impact:
The FY 2026-27 proposed budget includes a list of projects with estimated costs and funding sources. Any Capital Improvement Project fiscal impact will be provided before contract award.
Attachments:
1. Revised Resolution
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
FY 2026-27 CIP Plan Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
A RE
SOLUTION FINDING THE FY 202 6-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN (“CIP”) CONFORMS WITH THE GENERAL PLAN; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE CIP
B
E IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:
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ECTION 1: Planning Agency. Pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) §
2.56.020(B), the City Council is the Monterey Park Planning Agency for purposes of this Resolution. In accordance with Government Code § 65401, the Public Works Director prepared and submitted the annual capital improvement plan (“CIP”) to the Planning Agency as set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is incorporated by reference.
Government Code § 65103(c) requires the Planning Agency to annually review the City’s CIP to determine whether the CIP is consistent with the Monterey Park General Plan. The City Council finds that the CIP is consistent with the Monterey Park General Plan. Among other things, the CIP meets the following goals in the General Plan:
• G
oal 2.0 of the Circulation Element: Provide a local street system that accommodates current and future traffic volumes;
• Goal 5.0 of the Circulation Element: Create and maintain a connected system of bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities that meets the need of City residents;
• Goal 6.0 of the Circulation Element: Ensure that all development projects provide well -designed parking facilities that are safe, convenient, and attractive;
• Goal 3.0 of the Safety and Community Services Element: Protect public and private properties from geologic hazards associated with steep slopes, unstable hillsides, and liquefaction-prone areas;
• Goal 13.0 of the Safety and Community Services Element: Provide adequate sewer, water, and drainage systems to meet the needs of City residents and businesses; and
• Goal 4.0 of the Resources Element: Conserve and protect groundwater supply and water resources.
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ECTION 2: Design Immunity; City Engineer. The City Council wishes to obtain the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6 regarding the plans and construction of the CIP projects. Accordingly, the City Council authorizes the City Engineer to exercise discretionary approval for plans or designs for each project identified in the CIP i n advance of the construction or improvement. Such approval must conform with the following:
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A. The City Engineer must determine that design and plans for the CIP projects are consistent with the City’s standards, guidelines, practices, or otherwise comply with applicable law and engineering standards, guidelines, or practices.
B. Approval must be in writing and be stamped by the City Engineer while exercising his or her discretion in accordance with California law.
C. The design approval must occur before a solicitation of bids is issued in accordance with this Resolution and before actual construction work commences.
D. The City Engineer is authorized to act on the City’s behalf in approving any alterations or modifications of approved design and plans.
SECTION 3: Solicitation of Bids; Public Works Director. For CIP projects exceeding the threshold in MPMC § 3.100.040 for informal bidding (at the time this Resolution was adopted, the threshold is $200,000 or more), the Public Works Director is authorized to solicit bids for projects identified in the CIP and in the current Budget Resolution without additional City Council authorization. Such solicitation for bids must comply with applicable California law including, without limitation, the Public Contract Code. The Public Works Director is required to bring all recommendations for award to the City Council.
SECTION 4: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 5: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
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(Mayor signature and attestation must be on the same page.)
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2026.
________________________________
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
Five Year Capital Improvement Program
FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget
Year To Date New Funding
Appropriation Estimated FY 2025-2026 Request Planned Planned Planned Planned Planned Total Project Project Fund Project Description Amount Expenditures Carryover Balance FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY 2028-2029 FY 2029-2030 FY 2030-2031 FY 2031-2032 Needs Enterprise Capital Projects
86005 411 SEWER MASTER PLAN $424,733.00 $0.00 $424,733.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $424,733.00 86005 419 SEWER MASTER PLAN $23,275.00 $0.00 $23,275.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $23,275.00 99021 411 PIPELINE REPLACEMENT - CIPRIANO AND EL PORTAL $300,966.00 $5,000.00 $295,966.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300,966.00 99026 411 SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION $706,739.00 $0.00 $706,739.00 $300,000.00 $300,000.00 $300,000.00 $300,000.00 $300,000.00 $0.00 $2, 206,739.00 99027 411 SEWER REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS $4,499,808.00 $1,875,053.00 $2,624,755.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,500, 000.00 $1,500,000.00 $0.00 $11,999,808.00 NEW 411 SEWER LINES VIDEO ASSESSMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 Sewer Sub-total $5,955,521.00 $1,880,053.00 $4,075,468.00 $2,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $0.00 $15,955,521.00 99024 408 WATER METER REPLACEMENTS $9,795,215.00 $9,795,215.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $9,795,215.00 99029 408 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - EMERSON (GARFIELD TO ALHAMBRA) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300,000.00 99030 408 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - NORTHEAST (GARFIELD/GARVEY) $21,350.50 $21,350.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,350.50 99031 409 S. GARFIELD & S. ATLANTIC WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 99031 408 S. GARFIELD & S. ATLANTIC WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $2,348,507.59 $2,016,660.36 $331,847.23 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,348,507.59 99032 408 S. ATLANTIC WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT (NEWMARK TO HARDING) $187,945.66 $187,945.66 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $187,945.66 99033 408 E GARVEY - GARFIELD TO NEW - WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $4,567,900.00 $0.00 $4,567,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,567, 900.00 99033 409 E GARVEY - GARFIELD TO NEW - WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $600,000.00 $0.00 $600,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600,000.00 NEW 408 N. GARFIELD - GARVEY TO HELLMAN - WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 NEW 408 WATER LOCKER AND RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 NEW 408 WATER OFFICE SPACE RESTRUCTURE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 NEW 408 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - ALLEY S. OF GARVEY $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 96001 408 N. ATLANTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,507,500.00 99022 409 PLC UPGRADE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000,000.00 99006 408 MPK GOLF COURSE WATER MAIN EXTENSION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 NEW 408 EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR WATER FACILITIES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,612,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,612,600.00 99005 408 MIRA VALLE WATER PROJECT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $650,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $650,000.00 NEW 408 DE LA FUENTE ST MAINLINE REPLACEMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,000,000.00 NEW 408 MONTECHICO DR MAINLINE REPLACEMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,300,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,300,000.00 NEW 408 RUSSELL BOOSTER STATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,800,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,800,000.00 NEW 408 RUSSELL RESERVOIR REHABILITATION (PHASE 2) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,700,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,700,000.00 NEW 408 BROCKWELL AVE MAINLINE REPLACEMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,500,000.00 NEW 408 REPLACE DELTA SETTLING TANKS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,700,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,700,000.00 NEW 408 EAST GRAVES AVE MAINLINE REPLACEMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $670,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $670,000.00 NEW 408 BRIGHTWOOD BOOSTER STATION REHAB $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,900,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,900,000.00 NEW 408 GRAYLOCK AVE MAINLINE REPLACEMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000,000.00 NEW 408 PIPELINE SEISMIC UPGRADE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $200,000.00 NEW 408 DELTA BOOSTER STATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,100,000.00 $0.00 $1,100,000.00 NEW 408 DONCREST ST MAINLINE REPLACEMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $578,000.00 $0.00 $578,000.00 NEW 408 HIGHLAND SCHOOL WATERLINE LOOP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Water Sub-total $18,528,418.75 $13,028,671.52 $5,499,747.23 $500,000.00 $17,612,600.00 $20,650,000.00 $5,770,000.00 $1,678,000.00 $0.00 $64,739,018.75 Enterprise Capital Projects Subtotal $24,483,939.75 $14,908 ,724.52 $9,575,215.23 $3,300,000.00 $19,412,600.00 $22,450,000.00 $7,570,000.00 $3,478,000.00 $0.00 $80,694,539.75 R6
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EXHIBIT A
Five Year Capital Improvement Program
FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget
Year To Date New Funding
Appropriation Estimated FY 2025-2026 Request Planned Planned Planned Planned Planned Total Project Project Fund Project Description Amount Expenditures Carryover Balance FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY 2028-2029 FY 2029-2030 FY 2030-2031 FY 2031-2032 Needs Street Construction Capital Projects
96012 101 POTRERO GRANDE RENOVATION $2,732,045.32 $328,744.50 $2,403,300.82 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,732,045.32 96023 239 GARFIELD AVENUE CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT $675,061.00 $0.00 $675,061.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $675,061.00 96024 239 ATLANTIC AVENUE CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT $1,897,913.50 $0.00 $1,897,913.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,897,913.50 96025 239 RAMONA ROAD CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT $2,397,836.25 $0.00 $2,397,836.25 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,397,836.25 96026 239 ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE CONTROL SYSTEM $8,188,715.75 $697,167.16 $7,491,548.59 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8 ,188,715.75 96055 239 GARVEY PARKING STRUCTURE $47,258,000.00 $0.00 $47,258,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $47,258,000.00 96052 239 GARVEY ROAD CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT $18,191,312.66 $1,396,280.66 $16,795,032.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $18,191,312.66 96047 239 MONTEREY PASS COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT $20,454,188.34 $1,273,452.34 $19,180,736.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20,454,1 88.34 96035 239 CESAR CHAVEZ AVE. PAVING PROJECT $53,670.00 $0.00 $53,670.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53,670.00 96038 240 MAT CYCLE 1- POTRERO GRANDE REGIONAL PROJECT $8,014,452.57 $7,957,186.47 $57,266.10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,014,45 2.57 96005 241 TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES $311,149.00 $0.00 $311,149.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $1,311,149.00 96044 218 SAFE STREETS FPR ALL (SS4A) $984,000.00 $967,140.00 $16,860.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $984,000.00 96044 239 SAFE STREETS FPR ALL (SS4A) $244,040.00 $20,250.00 $223,790.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $244,040.00 96045 241 BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS $600,000.00 $0.00 $600,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600,000.00 96041 101 SLURRY SEAL $500,000.00 $284,761.00 $215,239.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $2,500,000.00 96048 362 ADA IMPROVEMENTS $262,468.45 $192,234.98 $70,233.47 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $1,512,468. 45 96048 236 ADA IMPROVEMENTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $97,243.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $97,243.00 96056 101 ALLEYS REHABILITATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $4,000,000.00 96057 601 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS $425,000.00 $425,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $425,000.00 96057 101 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS $1,406,937.61 $13,000.00 $1,393,937.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,406,937.61 96057 204 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS $800,000.00 $800,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $800,000.00 96057 237 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS $1,602,727.00 $1,602,727.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,602,727.00 96057 240 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 96057 241 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS $181,512.00 $181,512.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $181,512.00 96057 242 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 95061 101 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT & REPAIRS $203,900.00 $196,309.21 $7,590.79 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $203,900.00 NEW 237 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS 26-27 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,716,013.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,716,013.00 NEW 240 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS 26-27 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500,000.00 NEW 241 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS 26-27 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 NEW 240 CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 NEW 240 SIDEWALK REPAIRS (PRECISION) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 Street Sub-total $118,884,929.45 $17,835,765.32 $101,049,164.13 $5,263,256.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $0.00 $131,948,185.45 96040 248 STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN/TMDL STUDY $64,000.00 $0.00 $64,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $64,000.00 96051 248 STORMWATER INFILTRATION TRENCHES/DEMONSTRATION GARDEN $350,000.00 $0.00 $350,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $350,000. 00 NEW 248 STORM DRAIN LINING ON BRADSHAWE RESERVOIR TO GRANDRIDGE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Drainage Sub-total $414,000.00 $0.00 $414,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $414,000.00 Street Construction Capital Projects Subtotal $119,298,929.45 $17,835,765.32 $101,463,164.13 $5,263,256.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $0.00 $132,362,185.45 Community Capital Improvement Projects
81401 502 IT EMERGENCY / MASTER PLAN $50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 R6
EXHIBIT A
Five Year Capital Improvement Program
FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget
Year To Date New Funding
Appropriation Estimated FY 2025-2026 Request Planned Planned Planned Planned Planned Total Project Project Fund Project Description Amount Expenditures Carryover Balance FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY 2028-2029 FY 2029-2030 FY 2030-2031 FY 2031-2032 Needs 91401 502 NETWORK EQUIPMENT (ERP) $217,498.89 $0.00 $217,498.89 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $217,498.89 91402 502 NETWORK EQUIPMENT (ERP) PS A $154,535.61 $0.00 $154,535.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $154,535.61 96018 101 DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS $567,153.00 $0.00 $567,153.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $567,153.00 EFD03 501 PUBLIC SAFETY $60,000.00 $0.00 $60,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $60,000.00 EPW02 501 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE $2,228.41 $0.00 $2,228.41 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,228.41 E0001 501 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE $492,000.00 $492,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $492,000.00 ### 408 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE (WATER) $70,000.00 $0.00 $70,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $70,000.00 EFD01 101 AMBULANCE $815,275.64 $808,882.88 $6,392.76 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $815,275.64 EPD01 101 POLICE VEHICLE $744,933.48 $509,397.70 $235,535.78 $0.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $944,933.48 95031 362 FACILITIES RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS $215,203.50 $14,259.00 $200,944.50 $0.00 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $0.00 $1,815,203.50 95035 101 CITY ROOF REPAIRS $2,128,874.45 $334,666.57 $1,794,207.88 $520,000.00 $1,209,000.00 $800,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,657,874.45 95038 101 LIBRARY GRANT - NEW PROJECT $350,093.00 $10,464.00 $339,629.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $350,093.00 95038 360 LIBRARY GRANT - NEW PROJECT $423,843.00 $329,910.80 $93,932.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $423,843.00 95046 101 LA LOMA PARK ADA RESTROOM & UTILITIES $345,902.00 $5,000.00 $340,902.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $345,902.00 95048 101 FIRE STATION #61 $6,149.25 $4,606.25 $1,543.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,006,149.25 95048 381 FIRE STATION #61 $1,500,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,495,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500,000.00 95049 101 FIRE STATION #63 $3,999,520.00 $3,299,506.50 $700,013.50 $0.00 $12,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $15,999,520.00 95049 381 FIRE STATION #63 $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000,000.00 95050 101 CITY HALL PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT $890,384.00 $12,500.00 $877,884.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $890,384.00 95051 101 CITYWIDE VEHICLES $750,000.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 95052 SOLAR/EV CHARGING PROJECT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 95065 101 COUNCIL CHAMBERS RENOVATION $492,000.00 $144,300.00 $347,700.00 $850,000.00 $2,200,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,542,000.00 95065 506 COUNCIL CHAMBERS RENOVATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $850,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $850,000.00 NEW 114 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES - CHAMBERS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 NEW 502 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES - SERVERS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $620,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $620,000.00 95053 101 CITYWIDE REKEYING PROJECT $125,000.00 $0.00 $125,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $125,000.00 95057 231 SIERRA VISTA PARK PLAYGROUND $255,000.00 $2,000.00 $253,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $255,000.00 95060 231 LIBRARY INTERIOR REDESIGN $150,000.00 $101,285.00 $48,715.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 95062 101 GARVEY RANCH GAZEBO REPLACEMENT $47,540.00 $6,276.50 $41,263.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $47,540.00 95062 231 GARVEY RANCH GAZEBO REPLACEMENT $150,000.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 95063 501 CITY FUEL PUMP IMPROVEMENTS $233,289.00 $143,597.36 $89,691.64 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $233,289.00 BOA01 501 FIRE ENGINE $1,542,006.01 $1,302,970.00 $239,036.01 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,542,006.01 BOA02 501 DUMP TRUCK $136,085.73 $117,294.18 $18,791.55 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $136,085.73 BOA03 501 HVAC $1,183,457.11 $0.00 $1,183,457.11 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,183,457.11 BOA03 101 AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REPLACEMENT - PHASE 2 $500,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 95064 101 PARKS MASTER PLAN $250,000.00 $43,396.00 $206,604.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 95069 362 SERVICE CLUB AND SIERRA VISTA DOORS $26,012.57 $0.00 $26,012.57 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $26,012.57 95069 231 SERVICE CLUB AND SIERRA VISTA DOORS $19,150.00 $0.00 $19,150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $19,150.00 NEW 247 EV INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 NEW 101 CONCRETE BARRIER WALL AT EOC $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 NEW 101 BARNES PARK SERVICE CLUB RENOVATION & ADA UPGRADES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600,000.00 NEW 232 Barnes Park Pool design (Measure A grant) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 NEW 232 Garvey Ranch Trail Design (Measure A grant) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 NEW 101 Langley Friendship Room/CH Community Room $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $30,000.00 NEW 231 Replacement of Switchgear at George Elder - PRIORITY 1- $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 R6
EXHIBIT A
Five Year Capital Improvement Program
FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget
Year To Date New Funding
Appropriation Estimated FY 2025-2026 Request Planned Planned Planned Planned Planned Total Project Project Fund Project Description Amount Expenditures Carryover Balance FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY 2028-2029 FY 2029-2030 FY 2030-2031 FY 2031-2032 Needs NEW 231 Replacement of Switchgear at Garvey Ranch Park - PRIORITY 2 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 NEW 231 Replacement of Switchgear at La Loma Park- PRIORITY 3- UNFUNDED $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 NEW 231 Replacement of Switchgear at Sequoia Park - PRIORITY 4 - UNFUNDED $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 NEW 231 Replacement of Switchgear at City Hall - PRIORITY 5 - UNFUNDED $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 NEW 231 FACILITIES FIRE ALARM UPGRADES - LANGLEY, LA LOMA, $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 NEW 101 Library Remodel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400,000.00 NEW 101 Library Internal painting $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 NEW 231 George Elder Toddler pool $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $56,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $56,000.00 NEW 231 George Elder Bleachers replacement $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 $20,893,134.65 $9,687,312.74 $11,205,821.91 $7,470,000.00 $17,765,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $0.00 $48,328,134.65
ALL FUNDS
101 GENERAL FUND $16,855,707.75 $6,001,811.11 $10,853,896.64 $3,000,000.00 $17,809,000.00 $2,300,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $0.00 $42,964,707.75 114 VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750,000.00 204 CIRCULATION SYSTEM DIF FUND $800,000.00 $800,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $800,000.00 218 SS4A $984,000.00 $967,140.00 $16,860.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $984,000.00 231 PUBLIC/PARKS/LIBRARY DIF $574,150.00 $103,285.00 $470,865.00 $1,100,000.00 $1,056,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,930,150.00 232 MEASURE A - PARKS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 236 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT 3 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $97,243.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $97,243.00 237 SB1 $1,602,727.00 $1,602,727.00 $0.00 $1,716,013.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,318,740.00 238 PROP A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 239 MEASURE R $99,360,737.50 $3,387,150.16 $95,973,587.34 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $99,360,737.50 240 MEASURE M $8,514,452.57 $8,457,186.47 $57,266.10 $2,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,514,452.57 241 PROP C $1,092,661.00 $181,512.00 $911,149.00 $1,200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $3,092,661.00 242 GAS TAX $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000,000.00 246 HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROV PROGRAM $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 247 AQMD $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 248 MEASURE W $414,000.00 $0.00 $414,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $414,000.00 281 ATP CYCLE 4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 360 LIBRARY GRANTS $423,843.00 $329,910.80 $93,932.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $423,843.00 362 CDBG $503,684.52 $206,493.98 $297,190.54 $250,000.00 $650,000.00 $650,000.00 $650,000.00 $650,000.00 $0.00 $3,353,684.52 379 MTA MONTEREY PASS BIKE GRANT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 381 PUBLIC WORKS GRANT $3,500,000.00 $2,005,000.00 $1,495,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500,000.00 387 PER CAPITA 68 GRANT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 401 WATER $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 402 WATER TREATMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 403 WATER TREATMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 408 WATER REVENUE BONDS $16,998,418.75 $12,028,671.52 $4,969,747.23 $500,000.00 $15,612,600.00 $20,650,000.00 $5,770,000.00 $1,678,000.00 $0.00 $61,209,018.75 409 WATER - DIF $1,600,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $600,000.00 $0.00 $2,000,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,600,000.00 411 SEWER $5,932,246.00 $1,880,053.00 $4,052,193.00 $2,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $0.00 $15,932,246.00 419 SEWER - DIF $23,275.00 $0.00 $23,275.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $23,275.00 501 SHOP $3,649,066.26 $2,055,861.54 $1,593,204.72 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,649,066.26 502 TECHNOLOGY $422,034.50 $0.00 $422,034.50 $620,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,042,034.50 506 FACILITIES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $850,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $850,000.00 601 STREET BONDS $425,000.00 $425,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $425,000.00 R6
EXHIBIT A
Five Year Capital Improvement Program
FY 2026-27 Preliminary Budget
Year To Date New Funding
Appropriation Estimated FY 2025-2026 Request Planned Planned Planned Planned Planned Total Project Project Fund Project Description Amount Expenditures Carryover Balance FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY 2028-2029 FY 2029-2030 FY 2030-2031 FY 2031-2032 Needs 621 SALES TAX BONDS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 GRANT GRANTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $164,676,003.85 $42,431,802.58 $122,244,201.27 $16, 033,256.00 $39,127,600.00 $25,800,000.00 $9,920,000.00 $5,828,000.00 $0.00 $261,384,859.85 R6
City Council Staff Report
Date: June 3, 2026
Agenda Item Number: 12.A.
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Maychelle Yee , City Clerk
Cindy Trang, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Resolutions for November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Adopting a resolution calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026 pursuant to Elections Code § 1301;
2. Adopting a resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City of Monterey Park’s general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the statewide general election on the date pursuant to Elections Code §1301;
3. Adopting a resolution establishing requirements for candidate statements filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for an election on November 3, 2026; and
4. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Executive Summary:
The general municipal election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing members of the City Council for District Nos. 1 and 5, a City Clerk position and a City Treasurer position, for terms of four years each. The election will be consolidated with the Statewide general election conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office.
The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget is expected to include $275,000 for expenditures associated with the November 3, 2026 general municipal election.
Background:
City Council Members will be elected by-district for Council District Nos. 1 and 5 for a term of four years each. Candidates must reside in the district in which they are running. The City Clerk and City Treasurer will be elected at-large for a term of four years each. The election will be consolidated with the Statewide general election conducted by the Los Angeles County
Registrar Recorder’s Office (RRCC). A resolution requesting the Los Angeles Board of Supervises to provide election services for November 3, 2026 is required. The nomination period will begin July 13, 2026 and conclude on August 7, 2026, or extended to August 12, 2026 if an incumbent does not file. The candidate filing process and inquiries will be conducted by the City Clerk’s office. Candidates, however, may purchase maps and voter files directly from RRCC.
Candidates may submit an optional statement of not more than 200 words for inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet for an additional cost. RRCC prints its main Official Sample Ballot Booklet in English with the option for candidates to print their candidate statement in English and Spanish side-by-side. A deposit of $500 is required for English only or $1,000 for English and Spanish. Candidates will be refunded by the City for any overpayment and charged for the balance incurred for underpayment within 30 days after the election. The attached resolution provides for requirements for candidate statements in accordance with Election Codes § 13307-13312.
RRCC will be canvassing the elections results at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center located at 13401 Crossroads Pkwy. North, City of Industry and the public observation schedule will be made available by RRCC. The semi-final results will be released from RRCC headquarters located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 and continuously updated and displayed on the County’s website at www.lavote.gov throughout Election Night and during the Official Canvass.
On December 7, 2026, RRCC is tentatively scheduled to certify election results. On December 15, 2026, the Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled to declare the election officially concluded. An official certificate will be provided to the City Clerk and the final declaration of the results by the City Council and the Oath of Office is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
The City Clerk's Office will conduct voter outreach as required by the Federal Voting Rights Act.
Strategic Plan Goal:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
$275,000 is budgeted from the General Fund in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget for expenditures associated with the November 3, 2026 general municipal election.
Attachments:
1. Election Resolutions - Nov. 3 2026
2. LA County Nov. 3, 2026 Municipal Information Booklet
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
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TTACHMENT 1
Draft Resolutions
for the November 3, 2026 Election
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 1301 FOR
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 5; CITY CLERK; AND CITY TREASURER.
The City Council of the city of Monterey Park resolves as follows:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to Elections Code § 1301, the City Council calls for a general municipal election to be held in the City of Monterey Park on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing two members of the City Council (Council District Nos. 1 and 5) for a full term of four years ; a City Clerk for a full term of four years ; and a City Treasurer for a full term of four years.
SECTION 2: The exact form of the question to be voted on at the election for City Council for each District as it should appear on the ballot is as follows:
“FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL – Vote for one”
SECTION 3: The exact form of the question to be voted on at the election for City Clerk as it should appear on the ballot is as follows:
"FOR CITY CLERK - Vote for one"
SECTION 4: The exact form of the question to be voted on at the election for City Treasurer as it should appear on the ballot is as follows:
"FOR CITY TREASURER - Vote for one"
SECTION 5: Pursuant to Elections Code § 320, the City Clerk is the Elections Official and is authorized to take all legal actions to administer the election.
SECTION 6: The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and the City will pay all reasonable and actual election expenses upon presentation of a properly submitted invoice.
SECTION 7: The polls for the election will open at seven o’clock a.m. o n the day of the election and continuously remain open from that time until eight o’clock p.m. of the same day when the polls will close pursuant to Elections Code § 14212, except as provided in Elections Code § 14401.
SECTION 8: 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.
Resolution No.
SECTION 9: In all particulars not specifically recited in this Resolution, the election will be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 10: If the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors permits the General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026, then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 7 , 8, or 9, above, within the City the precincts, polling places, and election officers of the two elections will be the same, and the Registrar -Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles will canvass the returns of the general municipal election and the election will be held in all respects as if there were only one election, pursuant to Elections Code §§ 10411 and 10418.
SECTION 11: This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 12: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 13: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2026.
_______________________________
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
______________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS
CODE § 10400 ET SEQ.
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES, DECLARES, DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code §§ 10400 et seq., the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to conduct specified election services for the consolidation of the City of Monterey Park’s g eneral municipal election with a Statewide election that will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing two members of the City Council (Council District Nos. 1 and 5 ) for a full term of four years ; a City Clerk for a full term of four years ; and a City Treasurer for a full term of four years . The City Council requests that the County of Los Angeles take all necessary steps to hold a consolidated election.
SECTION 2. The City Council requests the Board of Supervisors to direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer, manage, and oversee all facets of the City of Monterey Park’s November 3, 2026, general municipal election and further direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to perform all necessary functions, services, and tasks related to the complete and successful conduct of the election; the provision of all election materials and equipment; the hiring, training, and supervision of poll workers and other election personnel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials; the collection of submitted ballots; the tallying of votes; canvassing and certification of election results. The County election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the general municipal election. The election will be held in all respects as if there were only one election and only one form of ballot will be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the Statewide Election.
SECTION 3. The City of Monterey Park recognizes that all necessary expenses incurred by the County in performing these services will be paid by the City of Monterey Park.
SECTION 4. The County’s services will not include the final declaration of the results by the City Council pursuant to Elections Code §§ 10262 through 10265.
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SECTION 5. The candidate filing process will be conducted by the City Clerk with the support of the County Registrar between the dates of July 1 3 and August 7, 2026 (or August 12, 2026, if an incumbent does not file nomination papers), pursuant to Elections Code §§ 10220 through 10230.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the County election department of the County of Los Angeles.
SECTION 7. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 8. To the extent that any other resolution pertaining to the request to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer, manage, and oversee the City of Monterey Park’s g eneral municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and request for consolidation with any statewide election to be held on November 3, 2026, is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety. In all other particulars not specifically provided in this Resolution, the Election will be held and conducted as provided by law.
SECTION 9. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
SECTION 1 0. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 11. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK ON THIS DAY OF , 2026.
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY
CLERK TO BE INCLUDED WITH VOTER INFORMATION
FOR AN ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026.
The City Council of the city of Monterey Park resolves as follows:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to Elections Code § 13307, candidates seeking election to office on November 3, 2026 may prepare a candidate’s statement on forms provided by the City Clerk.
SECTION 2: Statements filed in accordance with this Resolution may include the following:
A. The candidate’s name, age, and occupation; and
B. A statement consisting of not more than two hundred (200) words outlining the candidate’s education and qualifications for office.
SECTION 3: The candidate’s statement must conform with the following:
A. It cannot identify the candidate’s membership in any political party or activity in a partisan political organization;
B. It must be uniform in type and size;
C. It must be typewritten using at least a 12- point font, provided on a printed draft and on a portable media (USB/CD), or other method approved by the City Clerk, in Microsoft Word format;
D. It must be filed in the City Clerk’s office with a candidate’s nomination papers;
E. Although it may be withdrawn during the time for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. the next working day after the close of the nomination period, the statement may not be changed.
SECTION 4: Candidates filing a statement must pay to the City the following:
A. A fee equal to a candidate's pro rata share of the total actual cost for
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printing, handling, translating, and mailing candidate statements.
B. A deposit equal to the anticipated cost of translating and printing of not less than $500 for English only, and $1,000 for English and Spanish. T he City Clerk must estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the candidate's statements filed pursuant to this section and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the local agency his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the voter's pamphlet. In the event the estimated payment is required, the estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements.
The City Clerk is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expenses or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the Clerk may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the City Clerk will prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election.
C. A candidate may apply for a waiver of the deposit by submitting with his or her candidate statement (1) a statement of financial worth on a form furnished by the City Clerk ; and (2) a release of the candidate’s most recent income tax report. The City Clerk will make a determination whether or not the candidate is indigent and notify the candidate. If determined not to be indigent, the candidate must within three (3) working days of notification either withdraw the statement or pay the deposit. The City Clerk will bill the candidate his or her actual pro rata share of the cost after the election.
SECTION 5: Candidates may not include any additional materials in the sample ballot package.
SECTION 6: The City Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to each candidate, or a candidate’s representative, at the time nominating petitions are issued.
SECTION 7: This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
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SECTION 8: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution.
SECTION 9: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2026.
_______________________________
Elizabeth Yang, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
______________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Assistant City Attorney
Staff Report
June 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026 Municipal Information Booklet
MUNICIPAL
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GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
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This Municipal Information Booklet has been prepared to assist City Clerks in filing documents relating to the election. It includes a Calendar of Events, general information, and filing requirements with samples of forms . It is not intended to provide legal advice and is for general guidance only.
Please note that it is not within the purview of the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk’s Office to determine whether a
candidate meets the requirements for holding office. City Clerks with questions concerning their own or other candidate qualifications or other related matters should seek legal counsel.
City Clerks and others using this Municipal Information Booklet must bear full responsibility to make their own determinations as to all legal standards, duties and factual material contained herein.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE City Responsibilities ............................................................................................................. i-iii Requests for Special Cost Estimates ..................................................................................... iv RR/CC Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... v
CHAPTER 1: CALENDAR OF EVENTS ........................................................................... 1-8 RR/CC Responsibilities
CHAPTER 2: CERTIFIED LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, NAME TO APPEAR ON
THE BALLOT AND BALLOT DESIGNATIONS
Certified List of Qualified Candidates (Sample) ..................................................................... 9 Name To Appear on The Ballot.............................................................................................. 9 Order of Candidate Names .................................................................................................... 9 Ballot Designation Provisions ............................................................................................... 10 Ballot Designations .................................................................................................. 10 Elective Office Title ................................................................................................... 10 Incumbent ................................................................................................................. 10 Appointed Incumbent ................................................................................................ 10 Principal Occupation ................................................................................................. 11 Community Volunteer ............................................................................................... 11 No Ballot Designation Desired .................................................................................. 11 Ballot Designation Worksheet ................................................................................... 11 Rejection of Ballot Designation ................................................................................. 11 Unacceptable Designations ...................................................................................... 11 Secretary of State Ballot Designation Regulations ......................................................... 12-23
CHAPTER 3: CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Candidate Statements/Online Candidate Statements ......................................................... 24 Candidate Statement Form and Format and Style Information (Sample) ............................ 25 State Law ............................................................................................................................ 26 Estimated Cost ..................................................................................................................... 26 Indigent Candidates ............................................................................................................. 27 Affidavit of Financial Worth (Sample) ................................................................................... 27 Public Examination Period ................................................................................................... 28 Incumbents / List of Qualified Candidates ............................................................................ 28 Notice To Persons Submitting Candidate Statements ......................................................... 29
CHAPTER 4: BALLOT MEASURES
Resolution for Ballot Measure Text (Sample) ...................................................................... 30 General Information ............................................................................................................. 31 Ballot Measure Text (Sample) .............................................................................................. 31 Request for Letter Designation ........................................................................................... 32 Withdrawal and/or Amendments .......................................................................................... 32
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
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CHAPTER 4: BALLOT MEASURES (CONT.)
Supporters and Opponents .................................................................................................. 32 Supporters and Opponents (Cont.) ...................................................................................... 33 CHAPTER 5: BALLOT ENCLOSURES
Text and Titles ................................................................................................................. 34 Format and Style ............................................................................................................ 34 Ballot Enclosures ............................................................................................................ 34 Arguments and Rebuttals (Samples)............................................................................... 35 Ballot Enclosure Titles and Word Limitation Chart .......................................................... 36 Argument and Rebuttal Form (Sample) ........................................................................... 37 Declaration by Author(s) of Arguments/Rebuttals (Sample) ............................................ 38 Authorization for Another Person to Sign Rebuttal Argument Form (Sample) ................. 39 Available Forms .............................................................................................................. 40 Withdrawal of Arguments ................................................................................................ 40 Public Examination .......................................................................................................... 40 Original Forms/Signatures ............................................................................................... 40 Restrictions ..................................................................................................................... 40 Litigation .......................................................................................................................... 40 Ordinance/Charter Amendments ..................................................................................... 40 Notices Printed with Impartial Analysis ........................................................................... 41 Notices Printed in Voter Information ................................................................................ 42 Word Counting Guidelines ............................................................................................. 43 CHAPTER 6: MULTILINGUAL SERVICES
General Information ............................................................................................................. 44 Multilingual Services (RR/CC) .............................................................................................. 44 RR/CC Multilingual Services (City) ...................................................................................... 45 Transliteration of Candidate Names ..................................................................................... 45 Transliteration Form (Sample) ........................................................................................ 46-47 CHAPTER 7: TELEPHONE GUIDE, AVAILABLE REPORTS AND MATERIALS Telephone Guide ................................................................................................................... 48 Available Reports and Materials ........................................................................................... 49 CHAP
TER 8: SIGNATURE VERIFICATION SERVICES .................................................... 50 CHAP
TER 9: ELECTION NIGHT SEMI-FINAL OFFICIAL RESULTS
AND CERTIFICATION
Semi-Final Official Results .................................................................................................... 51 Certification of Official Results .............................................................................................. 51
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
EXHIBITS
A - Letter Designation Form
B - Argument and Rebuttal Form
B – Declaration by Author(s) of Arguments or Rebuttals
C – Example of Ballot Label Word Count
D – Argument, Rebuttals, and Ballot Label Form
D – Argument, Rebuttals, and Ballot Label Form
D – Argument, Rebuttals, and Ballot Label Form
E – Checklist for Official Ballot Label Form
F – Authorization for Another person to sign Rebuttal Argument G – Measure Resolution Checklist
GENERAL INFORMATION
CITY AND RR/CC
RESPONSIBlLITIES
Municipal Information Booklet ii General Information
November 3, 2026
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)
Election resolutions should be addressed to Edward Yen, Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors and be mailed to:
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room 383
Los Angeles, California 90012
Additionally, election resolutions and the letter designation for measures form (see Exhibit) should be addressed to Mr. Dean C. Logan, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and be faxed/mailed or e-mailed to:
Election Coordination Unit
12400 Imperial Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2013A
Norwalk, California 90650
Phone: (562) 462-2912 FAX: (562) 406-2149
Email: [email protected]
Ballot enclosure materials, including arguments and rebuttals, impartial analyses, candidate statements and certified lists of qualified candidates must be accompanied by a transmittal letter and DELIVERED by the applicable dates and times indicated in the Calendar of Events to:
Election Planning Section
12400 Imperial Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2015
Norwalk, California 90650
Phone: (562) 462-2317 FAX: (562) 466-6025
Email: [email protected]
A “Resolution Calling for an Election” should include purpose of election, word limitation for candidate statements (200 or 400 words) , advance payment requirement for candidates, Ballot Measure Text (not to exceed 75 words including title) and the vote requirement for measure passage (i.e., majority of votes cast; 2/3 votes cast; 55% votes cast). The resolution must state that the City will reimburse the County for costs incurred.
All legal notices should be published (Notice of Election, Notice of List of Nominees etc.), excluding Notice of Polling Places (Vote Centers) and Notice of Tally Center Location.
All candidate nomination documents, including Campaign Finance disclosure forms, should be issued, received and certified. Also, ballot designations and word counts on all candidate statements and enclosures should be verified. Signatures on nomination papers should be verified unless the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) is requested in writing to perform this service. If you plan on having this office verify signatures, please contact the Data Entry and Signature Verification Section at (562) 462-2371 directly for any inquiries regarding this process.
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November 3, 2026
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)
All ballot material should be photocopied including candidate names, ballot designations, candidate statements, measure arguments, rebuttals, impartial analyses, and other ballot measure enclosures and made available for public examination for the period designated in the Calendar of Events, Chapter 1 of this booklet.
It is the responsibility of the City Clerk to qualify all candidates and to provide a complete and accurate final list of qualified candidate names and ballot designations, including addresses and telephone numbers, to be published, to the RR/CC by E-81.
Also, the City Clerk should notify the RR/CC of any qualified write-in candidates by E-12. Legible copies of candidate statements should be provided by E-81 and legible copies of arguments, impartial analyses and other related ballot materials by E-78 which are to be printed and included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. Legible copies of rebuttal arguments must be submitted by E-70. If you are unable to meet these deadlines, please contact us and we may recommend that you contact your election supplier to make arrangements to print and mail a supplemental voter booklet. A resolution should be filed with the RR/CC by E-83 to amend a measure for an election or withdraw a measure for a cancelled election.
NOTE: IF THE CITY IS PLACING MORE THAN ONE MEASURE ON THE BALLOT,
THE CITY MUST ADVISE THIS OFFICE OF THE DESIRED BALLOT
SEQUENCING FOR MULTIPLE MEASURES.
The RR/CC should be notified no later than August 20, 2026 (E-75) if an election is being CANCELLED due to an insufficient number of candidates filing for offices. The RR/CC will send the official ballot, candidate statements, and argumentation for measure text proofs to the city clerk for approval. These documents are based on the certified materials provided by your office. Therefore, unless an error was made by the RR/CC, no modifications will be accepted. Additionally, due to our automated ballot layout system, cosmetic change requests cannot be accommodated. To ensure timely delivery of official ballots and sample ballot booklets to voters, all proofs must be approved by the designated deadline.
The City should determine if it has to translate material separately from the RR/CC.
Please see Chapter 6 for more information.
Certificates of election to elected candidates should be issued. Staff in the Election Planning Section and the Election Coordination Unit are available through the telephone numbers listed on the previous pages should you need additional assistance or have further questions after reviewing the Information Booklet.
Municipal Information Booklet iv General Information
November 3, 2026
Requests for Special Cost Estimates – If you are a local jurisdiction that is responsible for conducting and administering elections (e.g., city, school district, general district) that is in need of a cost estimate for a potential election:
that would not be consolidated with the statewide primary election in March or June or the statewide general election in November
or that must adhere to a special timeline such as a recall election or an election due to termination of a provisional appointment
or that would be conducted pursuant to Elections Code sections 1000(b), 1000(c), or 4000; Education Code 5091; or Government Code 1780 or 36512 Please submit correspondence, on your jurisdiction’s letterhead, that describes:
1) the date that you are targeting or that is legally required 2) the statutory or legal authority that allows for said date 3) your request for a cost estimate.
Please ensure that your correspondence is signed by the appropriate official and address it to:
Monica Flores
Assistant Registrar-Recorder/County
Clerk 12400 Imperial Highway, Suite 7001
Norwalk, California 90650
Please email it to: Monica Flores ([email protected]) Alex Olvera ([email protected])
Financial Services Section ([email protected]) Legal Retention following Special/Stand-Alone Elections – In accordance with California Elections Code section 17302, it is mandated that Elections Officials preserve election data. We have implemented a schedule to reach out to cities where special/stand-alone elections have been conducted. The purpose is to inquire and confirm whether there is any current or pending litigation associated with the election event that would prevent us from disposing of election material. Your cooperation allows us to maintain the necessary records while ensuring compliance with legal obligations. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the preservation schedule or disposal of election material, please contact Adrian Avelar at the Executive office (562) 345-8372.
Municipal Information Booklet v General Information
November 3, 2026
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK RESPONSIBILITIES
The RR/CC receives signed copies of city resolutions “Requesting Consolidation and Services” and will automatically send the requesting cities an information booklet along with the appropriate forms such as candidate statement forms, transliteration forms, estimated costs of candidate statement, etc. If a city has a measure on the ballot, our office will provide argument/rebuttal forms.
The RR/CC verifies signatures on Nomination Petitions upon written request from a city.
Rates vary depending on the system used to verify signatures. For more information, see Chapter 8 or contact the Data Entry and Signature Verification Section at (562) 462-2371.
The RR/CC recruits voter centers and election workers, and publishes the Notice of Tally Center Location. If you have specific vote center or election worker requests, contact the Election Worker Services Section at (562) 466-1373. The RR/CC assigns letter designations for each measure on the ballot. Letter designations are assigned in alphabetical order commencing with County measures and then other local measures (city, school, special district) in alphabetical sequence.
Cities may request a specific letter designation in writing by completing a letter designation form (Exhibit) and submitting to the Election Coordination Unit by August 12, 2026 (E-83). The email address is [email protected]. An alternate choice should also be submitted in case the requested letter designation has already been assigned to another jurisdiction.
The RR/CC prints official ballots. An English Official Sample Ballot Booklet will be printed and mailed. The RR/CC will include the City's material (English or English and Spanish candidate statements and measure information) in the same booklet depending on the volume of voting material. In some cases, the City Clerk will be required to prepare and mail a supplemental voter booklet. The RR/CC prepares and mails multilingual ballot material in accordance with the Voting Rights Act (VRA).
The RR/CC also:
Issues Vote By Mail ballots and material and processes returned VBM ballots. Provides precinct supplies and trains election workers. Staffs check-in-centers and the tally center location. Conducts election tally and releases semi-official election results. Canvasses election returns and certifies official election results to the City.
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026 General Election
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
MAY 7 (Th) E-180
ADJUSTED JURISDICTION MAP
Last day for jurisdictions to deliver a map delineating district and/or division boundary adjustment due to topography, geography, cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity, compactness of territory, community of interest, or other factors as applicable (E. C. §22000)
MAY 14 (Th) Thru JULY 8 (W) E-173 Thru E-118 SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FORMS – SUPREME AND APPELLATE COURT Between these dates, any Justice of the Supreme or Appellate Court may obtain forms for circulating petitions and securing signatures in lieu of all or part of the filing fee. (Calif. Const. Art. VI, § 16 (d) and E. C. § 8106)
JUNE 8 (M) E-148
GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION
Not later than this date, the Governor shall issue the General Election proclamation. (E. C. § 12000)
JUNE 25 (Th) E-131
STATEWIDE MEASURE – QUALIFICATION FOR BALLOT PLACEMENT
Last day for an initiative or legislative measure to qualify for the General Election ballot. (Calif. Const. Art. II, § 8(c) and E. C. §§ 9016 and 9040)
JULY 1 (W) E-125
NOTICE OF ELECTION AND MAP OF DISTRICT – HEALTH CARE, MUNICIPAL WATER, AND
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICTS
Not later than this date, the District Secretary shall deliver a notice containing: 1) elective offices, 2) candidate statement word limitation (200 or 400 words), 3) designated party responsible for statement cost (candidate or district) , and 4) requirement to pay in advance, if cost is payable by candidate.
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026, General Election
JULY 13 (M) E-113
NOTICE OF ELECTION — PUBLICATION
On or before this date, the City Clerk shall publish a notice of election to fill offices. (E. C. § 12101 and Govt. Code § 6061)
AUG. 6 (Th) E-89
DATE FIXED TO SUBMIT ARGUMENTS — PUBLICATION
Not later than this date, a notice may be published once in a newspaper of general circulation setting forth the date fixed to submit direct arguments.
(Govt. Code § 6061)
NOTE: It is recommended that this notification be combined with the Notice of Election that cities publish pursuant to E.C. § 12101.
AUG. 7 (F) E-88
NOMINATION DOCUMENTS – DEADLINE DATE
Last day for candidates to file nomination documents with the City Clerk. (E.
C. §§ 10220
, 10224, and 10407)
CANDIDATE WITHDRAWAL
A candidate may withdraw nomination documents for any office--other than a statewide office--for which the candidate submitted a filing with the county elections official. If the extended filing period applies for a particular office, the candidate has until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the primary election to withdraw those documents. E.C. §§ 8800 and 8020.5.
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS
Last day, City Clerks can file a resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk requesting consolidation with the election. A resolution placing a measure on the ballot shall contain the ballot wording, which cannot exceed 75 words. (E. C. §§ 10402 and 13247)
AUG. 8 (Sa) Thru AUG. 12 (W) 5:00 P.M. E-87 Thru E-83
NOMINATION EXTENSION PERIOD (IF INCUMBENT DOES NOT FILE) If nomination documents for an incumbent are not filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2026, the nomination period shall be extended until August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., for persons other than the incumbent.
(E. C. § 10225)
NOTE: The extension does not apply where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. On August 8, 15, and 22 (Saturday), the office will be open. August 9 and 23 (Sundays)- The RRCC office will be closed.
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026, General Election
AUG. 8 (Sa) Thru AUG. 17 (M) E-87 Thru E-78
PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD
Recommended period for the City Clerk to make available candidate statements, candidate names, and ballot designations for public examination. A fee may be charged to any person obtaining a copy of the material. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the data/material in a candidate statement to be amended or deleted. (E. C. § 13313).
For candidate names and ballot designations, a writ of mandate may be filed pursuant to E.C. § 13314.
NOTE: If the nomination period is extended for a particular office, the examination period for that office shall be adjusted to August 12 through August 23. Last day for the Secretary of State, with the advice and consent of the Attorney General, to determine which parties, if any, are disqualified from participating in the Primary Election. (E. C. § 5102 and 5200) AUG. 10 (M) E-85
CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES (INCLUDING THEIR CANDIDATE STATEMENT) –
RECOMMENDED DATE TO SUBMIT TO COUNTY
Recommended FINAL date for City to submit Certified List of Candidates to the County Election’s Official. If nomination documents for incumbents have been filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026 (E- 88), the extension period will not take effect (E.C. § 10225).
NOTE: The earlier the County receives the Certified List, the earlier the County can provide ballot proofs to the City for review and
approval for printing and mailing of the Official Sample Ballot (voter guide) to voters.
AUG. 12 (W) E-83
AMENDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL OF MEASURE – DEADLINE
Last day for county elections official to receive a resolution from a legislative body requesting to withdraw or amend any measure previously submitted for placement on the ballot. (E. C. § 9605)
MEASURE LETTER DESIGNATION
Last day for a City Clerk to request a specific letter designation in writing for a measure appearing on the ballot. An alternate choice should be submitted in case the requested designation has already been assigned.
AUG. 13 (Th) 11:00 A.M. E- 82
RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING BY SECRETARY OF STATE
The Secretary of State shall hold a public drawing to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot by randomly drawing each letter of the alphabet. (E. C. § 13112)
RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING BY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK A public drawing shall be held to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot for state legislative districts that encompass more than one county by randomly drawing each letter of the alphabet.
(E. C. § 13111(i))
O n August 8, 15, and 22 (Saturdays), the office will be open. On August 9 and 23 (Sundays), the RRCC office will be closed.
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026, General Election
AUG. 14 (F) E-81
LIST OF CANDIDATES — COPY OF CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
No later than this date, the City Clerk shall deliver to the county elections official a certified list of qualified candidate names, ballot designations, and residence addresses. (E. C. §§ 10402 and 10403)
A legible copy of each candidate statement to be included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet shall be delivered to the county elections official by this date.
NOTE: The name on the candidate statement MUST match the name on the certified list of qualified candidates.
MEASURES — LETTER DESIGNATION
Scheduled date for the county elections official to notify the City Clerk of letter assigned to ballot measure(s).
AUG. 14 (F) E-81
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO CITY CLERK
Recommended last day for the City Attorney to transmit impartial analysis of measure to the City Clerk.
(E. C. § 9280)
ARGUMENTS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO CITY CLERK
Recommended last day to submit arguments “FOR” or “AGAINST” any city measure to the City Clerk.
Arguments may not exceed 300 words in length.
(E. C. §§ 9282 and 9286)
NOTE: The deadline to submit direct arguments may vary due to a City’s municipal code or charter, standard business hours, etc.
AUG. 15 (Sa) Thru AUG. 24 (M) E-80 Thru E-71
PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR BALLOT MEASURE MATERIALS
Recommended period for the City Clerk to make available for public examination a copy of ballot measure text, impartial analysis, and arguments for a measure. A fee may be charged to any candidate or person obtaining a copy of the materials. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the data/material to be amended or deleted. (E.
C. § 9295
)
MEASURE ENCLOSURES
No later than August 29, 2026, the City Clerk shall deliver a copy of each argument, ordinance text, analysis, and any other ballot data/material to the county elections official for inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
August 15 (Saturday) and August 16 (Sunday) - The RR/CC office will be closed.
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026, General Election
AUG. 20 (Th) E- 75
CANCELLED ELECTION DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Last day for City Clerk to make appointment(s) in lieu of election when an insufficient number of candidates file for the office. If an appointment(s) is not made, the election shall be held. (E. C. § 10229)
NOTE: It is imperative that the City Clerk notify the county elections official immediately of cancelled elections.
AUG. 24 (Tu) E- 71
REBUTTALS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO CITY CLERK
Recommended last day for authors of arguments “ FOR” and “ AGAINST” any city measure to submit rebuttals (if permitted) to the City Clerk. A rebuttal may not exceed 250 words. (E. C. § 9285)
AUG. 25 (Tu) E-70
REBUTTALS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO COUNTY
Recommended last day for the City Clerk to submit rebuttals to the county elections official for inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
AUG. 25 (Tu) Thru Sept. 3 (Th) E-70 Thru E-61
PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR REBUTTALS
Recommended period for the City Clerk to make available rebuttals for public examination. A fee may be charged to any candidate/person obtaining a copy of the data/material. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the data/material to be amended or deleted.
(E. C. § 9295)
SEPT. 3 (Th) Thru SEPT. 9 (W) E-61 Thru E-55
BALLOT PROOFS
Recommended period for the county elections official to deliver copies of official ballot proofs to the City Clerk for approval.
NOTE: Corrections to any ballot material must be submitted to the county elections official within 24 hours of receipt.
SEPT. 7 (M) Thru OCT. 20 (Tu) E-57 Thru E-14
STATEMENT OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY
A name written on a ballot will not be counted unless the person has filed during this period a Statement of Write-In Candidacy and sponsor signatures stating that they are a write-in candidate for the election.
(E. C. §§ 8600, 8601, and 10103)
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026, General Election
OCT. 5 (M) E- 29
VOTE CENTER STAFF — APPOINTMENT
Last day to appoint staff and designate vote centers. A notice of appointment shall be mailed to all staff.
(E. C. §§ 12286, 12307, and 12319)
MAILING OF VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS
No later than 29 days before the day of the election, the county elections official shall begin mailing the materials required by Section 3010.
(E. C. § 3001 and 3010)
PROCESSING OF VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS
The processing of vote-by-mail ballots may commence on the 29th business day before the election, but the results of the tally shall not be released until after the vote centers close. (E. C. § 15101(b))
OCT. 5 (M) Thru OCT. 27 (Tu) E-29 Thru E-7
VOTE BY MAIL — FIRST AND LAST DAY TO APPLY
Applications may be filed between these dates (both dates inclusive). Applications received prior to the 29th day preceding the election will be kept and processed during this period. (E. C. § 3001)
OCT.5 (M) Thru NOV. 3 (Tu) E-29 Thru Election Day
EMERGENCY VOTE BY MAIL
Between these dates, any voter may request a Vote By Mail ballot if they are unable to go to a Vote Center because of confinement due to an illness. The voter may designate an authorized representative to pick-up and return the ballot.
(E. C. § 3021
OCT. 9 (F) E- 25
COPIES OF STREET INDEX
Suggested last day for the City Clerk to request the number of street index copies required (not to exceed four (4)).
(E. C. § 2183)
Oct. 13 (Tu) E-21
LAST DAY TO MAIL OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT BOOKLETS (Historically commencing at E - 40)
An Official Sample Ballot Booklet shall be mailed to each voter in the jurisdiction no later than 10 days before the election.
(E. C. § 13300 (c))
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026, General Election
OCT. 19 (M) E-15
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
Last day to transfer or register to vote in the election. (E.
C. § 2102)
OCT. 20 (Tu) Thru NOV. 3 (Tu) E-14 Thru E-0
NEW CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER AND VOTE
A new citizen is eligible to register and vote at the office of, or at another location designated by, the county elections official at any time beginning on the 14th day before an election and ending at the close of polls on the election day following the date on which that person became a citizen.
OCT. 20 (Tu) E- 14
STATEMENT OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY DEADLINE: Last day for a candidate to file with the City Clerk sponsor signatures and a declaration stating that they are a write-in candidate in the election. (E. C. §§ 8600 and 8601)
BILINGUAL VOTE CENTER STAFF
Last day to prepare list of appointed bilingual staff.
(E.C. § 12303)
OCT.22 (Th) E- 12
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES — SUBMIT TO COUNTY
Recommended last day for the City Clerk to deliver the list of qualified write-in candidates to county elections official.
OCT.24 (Sa) E- 10
TALLY CENTER LOCATION — PUBLICATION
On or before this date, a notice specifying the public place to be used as the central tally location for counting the ballots shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the jurisdiction.
(E. C. § 12109)
VOTE CENTERS — FIRST DAY
Vote Centers open 10 days prior to Election Day. A Voter Center election may be conducted pursuant to E.C. § 4007.
OCT 27 (Tu) E-7
NOTICE OF LIST OF NOMINEES — PUBLICATION
On or before this date, the City Clerk shall publish a list of nominees once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city.
(E. C. § 12110 and Govt. Code § 6061)
O
ctober 24 (Saturday) and October 25 (Sunday) - RR/CC office will be closed. .
Calendar of Events
November 3, 2026, General Election
NOV.3 (Tu) ELECTION DAY 8:00 P.M. E-0
ELECTION DAY
Vote Centers open 7:00 a.m., close 8:00 p.m.
(E. C. §§ 1200 and 14212)
VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS RETURNED — 8:00 P.M.
Last day for Vote By Mail ballots to be received or turned in personally by the voter at any vote center in the jurisdiction. An authorized representative may return the voted ballot under specified conditions.
(E. C. §§ 3017 and 3020)
Any Vote By Mail ballot cast under this division shall be timely cast if it is received by the voter’s elections official via the United States Postal Service or a bona fide private mail delivery company no later than seven days after election day in addit ion to the provisions set forth in E. C. 3020, Sections 1 and 2.
(E. C. § 3020(b) Section 1 and 2)
NOV.5 (Th) E + 2
OFFICIAL CANVASS
The canvass of election returns shall commence no later than the first Thursday following the election.
(E. C. §§ 10262 and 15301)
DEC. 3 (Th) E + 30
COMPLETION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS
The county elections official shall prepare a certified statement of the results of the election and submit it to each jurisdiction within 30 days of the election. (E. C. § 15372)
NOTE: On December 7, 2026, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is tentatively scheduled to certify the election results. On December 15, 2026, the Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled to declare the election officially concluded.
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Certified List of
Qualified Candidates,
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Name to Appear on the Ballot
and Ballot Designations
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CERTIFIED LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
Below is the sample format the City Clerk should follow in submitting candidate names that will appear on the ballot. The additional information will be used for publication.
NAME TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
The ballot name may be designated as follows:
First, middle and last names
Initials only and last name
A nickname (must be in parentheses ( ) or quotation marks “”) A short version of the first name, such as “Bill” for William, “Dick” for Richard or “Kathy” for Kathleen
Please note:
Titles or degrees are not allowed in the ballot name. (E.C. § 13106) Within one year of any election, a change in legal name shall not appear on the ballot unless the change was made by marriage or by decree of court. (E.C. § 13104)
ORDER OF CANDIDATE NAMES — The Secretary of State shall hold a public drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot by randomly drawing each letter of the alphabet on E-82. Official vote recorder ballot positions for candidate names will not be available until approximately 40 days before the election date.
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BALLOT DESIGNATION PROVISIONS
The ballot designation describes the current profession, vocation, occupation or incumbency status of the candidate that will appear on the ballot under the candidate’s name.
BALLOT DESIGNATIONS:
Can be no more than three (3) words
Must appear on the Declaration of Candidacy/Affidavit of Nominee at the time it is filed
Become public record once the information is filed on the Declaration of Candidacy/Affidavit of Nominee
Cannot be changed after the final date to file nomination documents (E-88)
Ballot designations which exceed space allotted on the ballot (approximately 60 characters) are printed in a smaller typeface pursuant to Section 13107 (i) of the Elections Code.
The listing of a designation on the ballot is OPTIONAL. Only one of the following categories is allowed:
ELECTIVE OFFICE TITLE — Words describing an elective office title may be used IF the candidate holds the office at the time nomination documents are filed and the office was filled by a vote of the people.
Example A: Governing Board Member
Example B: Boardmember, XYZ School District
Example C: Councilmember, City of Los Angeles
INCUMBENT — The word Incumbent may be used IF the candidate is seeking re-election to the same office and was elected to that office by a vote of the people or was appointed as a nominated candidate in lieu of an election.
APPOINTED INCUMBENT — The words Appointed Incumbent must be used IF the candidate was appointed to the office and is now seeking election to that office. The word Appointed may also be used with the office title. Example A: Appointed Incumbent
Example B: Appointed Boardmember, XYZ School District EXCEPTION: Candidates appointed to office in lieu of an election do not have to use the word appointed.
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BALLOT DESIGNATION PROVISIONS (continued)
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION — No more than three words may be used to either describe the current principal profession, vocation, or occupation of the candidate or the principal professions, vocations, or occupations of the candidate during the calendar year immediately preceding the filing of nomination documents.
Geographical names are considered one word.
Example A: High School Teacher
Example B: Attorney/Educator/Businessowner
Example C: CEO/Councilmember
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER — A Community Volunteer shall constitute a valid principal vocation or occupation subject to the following conditions:
A candidate’s community volunteer activities constitute his or her principal profession, vocation or occupation
A candidate may not use the designation of “Community Volunteer” in combination with any other principal profession, vocation or occupation A candidate is not engaged concurrently in another principal profession, vocation or occupation
NO BALLOT DESIGNATION DESIRED — A ballot designation is optional. If the candidate does not request a ballot designation, the City Clerk must indicate NONE on the certified list of qualified candidates.
BALLOT DESIGNATION WORKSHEET — A ballot designation worksheet that supports the use of that ballot designation is required to be filed with the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk at the same time a Declaration of Candidacy is filed. If a candidate fails to file a ballot designation worksheet, no designation will appear on the ballot. (E.C. § 13107.3)
REJECTION OF BALLOT DESIGNATION — If the designation is in violation of any of the restrictions set forth in the California Elections Code, the candidate will be notified by certified mail return receipt request, addressed to the mailing address appearing on the candidate’s ballot designation worksheet. If an alternative designation is not provided within the time allowed, no designation will appear on the ballot. (E.C. § 13107(f))
UNACCEPTABLE DESIGNATIONS — Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107(e), the Elections Official shall not accept a ballot designation if:
a) It would mislead the voter.
b) It would suggest an evaluation of a candidate, such as outstanding, leading, expert, virtuous or eminent.
c) It abbreviates the word “retired” or places it following any word(s) that it modifies.
d) It includes a word or prefix, such as “former” or “ex”, which means a prior status. The only exception is the use of the word “retired”. e) It includes the name of any political party, whether or not it has qualified for the ballot.
f) It includes a word(s) referring to a racial, religious, or ethnic group. g) It refers to any activity that is prohibited by law .
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SECRETARY OF STATE
BALLOT DESIGNATION REGULATIONS
Chapter 7. Ballot Designations
§ 20710. General Provisions.
(a) The regulatory purpose of this Chapter is to ensure the accurate designation of the candidate upon the ballot in order that an informed electorate may intelligently elect one of the candidates.
(b) The Secretary of State shall, at all times, apply and interpret the provisions of Elections Code § 13107 and the regulations included in this Chapter in a manner consistent with the regulatory purpose of this Chapter. (c) Candidates are not required to use a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a), and may opt to leave the space for such a designation on the ballot blank. In order to notify the elections official as to whether he or she will use a ballot designation or will opt to leave the ballot designation space blank, the candidate must initial the appropriate box on the Declaration of Candidacy or otherwise so indicate on the Declaration of Candidacy. (d) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a), a candidate may submit a proposed ballot designation pursuant to any one of the four provisions specified in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a), subparts (1) through (4), applicable to that candidate. The candidate shall be free to select from which of the applicable four subparts he or she is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation. (e) The regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply only to elections held for offices for which elections returns are certified by the Secretary of State of the State of California.
(f) Whenever, the word “should” is used in this Chapter, it is recommended, not mandatory.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20711. Ballot Designation Worksheet.
(a) In order to facilitate review of a candidate’s proposed ballot designation by the Secretary of State pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, the candidate may submit, at the time of filing his or her proposed ballot designation on the Declaration of Candidacy, a completed Ballot Designation Worksheet on a form provided by the Secretary of State.
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(b) All Ballot Designation Worksheets filed with the Office of the Secretary of State or the county elections officials pursuant to this section shall be public records and shall be available for inspection and copying at the public counter of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, Fifth Floor, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, California 95814, or at the office of the applicable county elections official.
(c) The Secretary of State shall provide a master copy or copies of the Ballot Designation Worksheet to all elections officials responsible for providing and accepting the nomination documents for candidates in elections for offices certified by the Secretary of State. The Ballot Designation Worksheet shall request that the candidate proposing the ballot designation provide the following information:
(1) The candidate’s name, home, business and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail address, if available, and fax number;
(2) A designation of the office for which the candidate is seeking election; (3) The name, home, business and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e- mail address, if available, and fax number of the attorney representing the candidate or for any other person to be contacted in the event the Secretary of State requires further information regarding the proposed ballot designation; (4) The proposed ballot designation submitted by the candidate; (5) At the option of the candidate, the candidate may submit one or more proposed alternate ballot designations ranked in order of the candidate’s preference;
(6) A brief statement identifying the factual basis upon which the candidate claims the proposed ballot designation and each proposed alternate ballot designation, including the following:
(A) If the candidate holds elected office and is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2), the candidate should indicate the elective office he or she currently occupies and may attach a copy of his or her Certificate of Election; (B) If the candidate is a judicial officer and is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2), the candidate should indicate the elective office he or she currently holds and may attach either (A) a copy of his or her Certificate of Election or (B) a copy of his or her commission or certificate of appointment, issued at the time the candidate was appointed to the judicial office which he or she currently occupies; (C) If the candidate submits a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), the candidate should indicate:
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(i) The title of the position or positions which he or she claims supports the proposed ballot designation;
(ii) The dates during which the candidate held such position; (iii) A description of the work he or she performs in the position; (iv) The name of the candidate’s business or employer;
(v) The name and telephone number of a person or persons who could verify such information; and
(vi) A statement that the professions, vocations or occupations relied upon to support the proposed ballot designation constitute the primary, main or leading professions, vocations or occupations of the candidate, in accordance with the definition of the term “principal” as set forth at § 20714, subdivision (b). (D) If the candidate submits a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4), the candidate should indicate the date on which he or she was appointed to the office for which he or she is an appointed incumbent. (d) The candidate may attach or append any supporting documents or other exhibits to his or her Ballot Designation Worksheet which he or she believes support his or her proposed ballot designation. Such attached documents or other exhibits shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference as part of the candidate’s Ballot Designation Worksheet and shall be considered as such by the Secretary of State.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20712. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(1).
Proposed ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1), shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) In the case of candidates holding elective city, county, district, state, or federal office, the candidate’s ballot designation shall be the elective office which the candidate holds at the time of filing the nomination documents. (b) In the case of judicial officers, the candidate’s ballot designation shall be the elective office which the candidate holds at the time of filing the nomination documents.
(c) There shall be no word count limitation applicable to ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1).
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(d) Proposed ballot designations indicating a position of legislative leadership, such as “Majority Leader of the California Senate,” “Minority Leader of the California State Assembly,” “Speaker of the California State Assembly,” “President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate,” and the like, are not elective offices described in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1). Such ballot designations are improper, pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1). They may, however, be considered under the provisions of § 13107(a)(3).
(e) Proposed ballot designations indicating that the candidate is a member of the state or county central committee of a political party, or an officer of a state or county central committee of a political party, are improper, as such positions do not constitute elective county or state offices as specified in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1).
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20713. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(2).
Proposed ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) A proposed ballot designation submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), is limited “incumbent,” as that term is defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2).
(b) The term “incumbent” must be used as a noun. It shall not be used in conjunction with any other words, including any accompanying adjectives or modifiers, and must stand alone. A candidate qualified to use this designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), shall be entitled to use the ballot designation “Incumbent.”
(c) The word “incumbent” is strictly limited for use in ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), and may not be used as an adjective in any other ballot designation.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20714. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(3).
Proposed ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) The terms “profession,” “vocation,” or “occupation,” as those terms are used in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), are defined as follows:
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(1) “Profession” means a field of employment requiring special education or skill and requiring specific knowledge of a particular discipline of learning or science.
The labor and skill involved in a profession is predominantly mental or intellectual, rather than physical or manual. Recognized professions generally include, but are not limited to, law, medicine, education, engineering, accountancy, and journalism. Examples of an acceptable designation of a “profession,” as defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), include, but are not limited to, “attorney,” “physician,” “accountant,” “architect,” and “teacher.”
(2) “Vocation” means a trade, a religious calling, or the work upon which a person, in most but not all cases, relies for his or her livelihood and spends a major portion of his or her time. As defined, vocations may include, but are not limited to, religious ministry, child rearing, homemaking, elderly and dependent care, and engaging in trades such as carpentry, cabinetmaking, plumbing, and the like. Examples of an acceptable designation of a “vocation,” as defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), include, but are not limited to, “minister,” “priest,” “mother,” “father,” “homemaker,” “dependent care provider,” “carpenter,” “plumber,” “electrician,” and “cabinetmaker.” (3) “Occupation” means the employment in which one regularly engages or follows as the means of making a livelihood. Examples of an acceptable designation of an “occupation,” as defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), include, but are not limited to, “rancher,” “restaurateur,” “retail salesperson,” “manual laborer,” “construction worker,” “computer manufacturing executive,” “military pilot,” “secretary,” and “police officer.” (b) “Principal,” as that term is used in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), means a substantial involvement of time and effort such that the activity is one of the primary, main or leading professional, vocational or occupational endeavors of the candidate. The term "principal" precludes any activity which does not entail a significant involvement on the part of the candidate.
Involvement which is only nominal, pro forma, or titular in character does not meet the requirements of the statute.
(1) If a candidate is licensed by the State of California to engage in a profession, vocation or occupation, the candidate is entitled to consider it one of his or her “principal” professions, vocations or occupations if (i) the candidate has maintained his or her license current as of the date he or she filed his or her nomination documents by complying with all applicable requirements of the respective licensure, including the payment of all applicable license fees and (ii) the status of the candidate’s license is active at the time he or she filed his or her nomination documents.
(2) A candidate who holds a professional, vocational or occupational license issued by the State of California may not claim such profession, vocation or occupation as one of his or her “principal” professions, vocations or occupations if (i) the candidate’s licensure status is “inactive” at the time the candidate
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files his or her nomination document, or (ii) the candidate’s license has been suspended or revoked by the agency issuing the license at the time the candidate files his or her nomination documents.
(c) In order for a ballot designation submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), to be deemed acceptable by the Secretary of State, it must accurately state the candidate’s principal professions, vocations or occupations, as those terms are defined in subdivisions (a) and (b) herein. Each proposed principal profession, vocation or occupation submitted by the candidate must be factually accurate, descriptive of the candidate’s principal profession, vocation or occupation, must be neither confusing nor misleading, and must be in full and complete compliance with Elections Code § 13107 and the regulations included in this Chapter.
(d) If the candidate is engaged in a profession, vocation or occupation at the time he or she files his or her nomination documents, the candidate’s proposed ballot designation is entitled to consist of the candidate’s current principal professions, vocations and occupations. In the event the candidate does not have a current principal profession, vocation or occupation at the time he or she files his or her nomination documents, the candidate may use a ballot designation consisting of his or her principal professions, vocations or occupations, which the candidate was principally engaged in during the calendar year immediately preceding the filing of the candidate’s nomination papers.
(e) A candidate may engage in multiple principal professions, vocations or occupations. Accordingly, the candidate may designate multiple principal professions, vocations or occupations. If a candidate proposes a ballot designation including multiple principal professions, vocations or occupations, the proposed ballot designation must comply with the following provisions:
(1) The proposed ballot designation must comply with the three-word limitation specified in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), and as implemented pursuant to subdivision (f) herein.
(2) Each such proposed profession, vocation or occupation shall be separately considered by the Secretary of State and must independently qualify as a “principal” profession, vocation or occupation, as that term is defined pursuant to subdivision (b) herein.
(3) When multiple professions, vocations or occupations are proposed as a ballot designation, they shall be separated by a slash (“/”). An example of an acceptable designation would be “Legislator/Rancher/Physician.” (f) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), the candidate’s ballot designation shall be limited to not more than three (3) words. The following rules shall govern the application of the three word limitation:
(1) The proposed ballot designation shall be grammatically correct, generic, and all words must be spelled correctly.
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(2) Punctuation shall be limited to the use of a comma (e.g., District Attorney, Los Angeles County) and a slash (e.g., Legislator/Rancher/Physician), pursuant to subdivision (e) of this section. A hyphen may be used if, and only if, the use of a hyphen is called for in the spelling of a word as it appears in a standard reference dictionary of the English language.
(3) All California geographical names shall be considered to be one word and shall be limited to the names of cities, counties and states. The names of special districts and political subdivisions are not “geographical names,” as the term is used in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3). If the candidate desires, the geographical name may be used in the form of “City of . . . ,” “County of . . . ,” or “City and County of . . .” Examples of geographical names considered to be one word include Tehama County, Los Angeles County and County of Sacramento. (4) An acronym shall be counted as one word.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20715. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(4).
(a) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4), a candidate may propose a ballot designation consisting of the phrase “appointed incumbent” if the candidate holds an office, other than a judicial office, by virtue of appointment, and the candidate is a candidate for election to the same office.
The candidate may not use the unmodified word “incumbent” or any words designating the office unmodified by the word “appointed.” (b) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4), a candidate may propose a ballot designation consisting of the word “appointed” in conjunction with the elective office, if the candidate is a candidate for election to the same office or to some other office. The candidate may not use any words designating the office unmodified by the word “appointed.”
(c) There shall be no word count limitation applicable to ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4).
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20716. Unacceptable Ballot Designations.
(a) The Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which fails to comply with, or is otherwise inappropriate pursuant, to
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Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a); is prohibited pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b); is misleading; or is otherwise improper pursuant to the regulations set forth in this Chapter.
(b) The following types of activities are distinguished from professions, vocations and occupations and are not acceptable as ballot designations pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3):
(1) Avocations: An avocation is a casual or occasional activity, diversion or hobby pursued principally for enjoyment and in addition to the candidate’s principal profession, vocation or occupation. Avocations may include, but are not limited to, hobbies, social activities, volunteer work, and matters pursued as an amateur.
(2) Pro Forma Professions, Vocations and Occupations: Pro forma professions, vocations or occupations are positions held by the candidate which consume little or none of the candidate's time and which, by their nature, are voluntary or for which the candidate is not compensated. Pro forma professions, vocations and occupations may include, but are not limited to, such pursuits as honorary peace officer, volunteer firefighter, honorary chairperson, honorary professor, goodwill ambassador, official host or hostess and the like. (3) Statuses: A status is a state, condition, social position or legal relation of the candidate to another person, persons or the community as a whole. A status is generic in nature and generally fails to identify with any particular specificity the manner by which the candidate earns his or her livelihood or spends the substantial majority of his or her time. Examples of a status include, but are not limited to, philanthropist, activist, patriot, taxpayer, concerned citizen, husband, wife, and the like.
(c) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(1), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which would mislead voters. In making this determination, the Secretary of State shall determine whether there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonably prudent voter would be misled as to the candidate’s principal profession, vocation or occupation by the candidate’s proposed ballot designation. The determination shall take into account the plain meaning of the words constituting the proposed ballot designation and the factual accuracy of the proposed ballot designation based upon supporting documents or other evidence submitted by the candidate in support of the proposed ballot designation, pursuant to §§ 20711 and 20717 of this Chapter.
(d) A ballot designation may not comprise or include commercial identification information, such as a trademark, service mark, tradename, or the specific name of a business, partnership, corporation, company, foundation, or organization.
Examples of an improper use of commercial identification information include, but are not limited to, “Acme Company President,” “Universal Widget ®
Inventor,”
“Director, Smith Foundation,” “UCLA Professor,” and the like.
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(e) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(2), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which would suggest an evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications, honesty, integrity, leadership abilities or character. Any laudatory or derogatory adjectives which would suggest an evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications shall not be permitted. Such impermissible adjectives include, but are not limited to, “outstanding,” “leading,” “expert,” “virtuous,” “eminent,” “best,” “exalted,” “prominent,” “famous,” “respected,” “honored,” “honest,” “dishonest,” “corrupt,” “lazy,” and the like.
(f) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(3), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which abbreviates the word “retired” or places it following any word or words which it modifies.
Examples of impermissible designations include “Ret. Army General,” “Major USAF, Retired” and “City Attorney, Retired.”
(g) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(4), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which uses a word or prefix to indicate a prior profession, vocation, occupation or elected, appointed or judicial office previously held by the candidate. Such impermissible words or prefixes include, but are not limited to, “Ex-,” “former,” “past,” and “erstwhile.” Examples of impermissible designations include “Former Congressman,” “Ex- Senator,” and “Former Educator.”
(h) Subject to the provisions of Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(4), use of the word “retired” in a ballot designation is generally limited for use by individuals who have permanently given up their chosen principal profession, vocation or occupation. In evaluating a proposed ballot designation including the word “retired,” the Secretary of State will consider the following factors in making a determination as to the propriety of the use of the term “retired”:
(1) Prior to retiring from his or her principal profession, vocation or occupation, the candidate worked in such profession, vocation or occupation for more than 5 years;
(2) The candidate is collecting, or eligible to collect, retirement benefits or other type of vested pension;
(3) The candidate has reached at least the age of 55 years; (4) The candidate voluntarily left his or her last professional, vocational or occupational position;
(5) If the candidate is requesting a ballot designation indicating that he or she is a retired public official, the candidate must have previously voluntarily retired from public office , not have been involuntarily removed from office, not have been recalled by voters, and not have surrendered the office to seek another office or failed to win reelection to the office;
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BALLOT DESIGNATION REGULATIONS (continued)
(6) The candidate has not had another more recent, intervening principal profession, vocation or occupation; and,
(7) The candidate’s retirement benefits are providing him or her with a principal source of income.
(i) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(5), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which uses the name of any political party, whether or not it has qualified for recognized ballot status.
(j) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(6), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which uses a word or words referring to a racial, religious, or ethnic group. (1) The Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any ballot designation which expressly contains or implies any ethnic or racial slurs or ethnically or racially derogatory language.
(2) If the candidate is a member of the clergy, the candidate may not make reference to his or her specific denomination. However, the candidate may use his or her clerical title as a ballot designation (e.g., “Rabbi,” “Pastor,” “Minister,” “Priest,” “Bishop,” “Deacon,” “Monk,” “Nun,” “Imam,” etc.) (k) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(6), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which refers to any activity prohibited by law. Unlawful activity includes any activities, conduct, professions, vocations, or occupations prohibited by state or federal law.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20717. Requests for Supporting Documentation.
In addition to the Ballot Designation Worksheet requested to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to § 20711 of this Chapter, the Secretary of State may request that a candidate submit additional supporting documentation or other evidence to support the proposed ballot designation. (a) Time is of the essence regarding all matters pertaining to the review of proposed ballot designations submitted by candidates for public office. Failure to promptly submit requested supporting materials will preclude consideration of such materials and the rendering of a summary, final decision on the candidate’s proposed ballot designation.
(b) The Secretary of State will communicate, whenever possible, with the candidate in the most expeditious manner, including, but not limited to, telephone, facsimile transmission and electronic mail at the number or address provided by the candidate.
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BALLOT DESIGNATION REGULATIONS (continued)
When the candidate does not have reasonable access to a facsimile machine or electronic mail, the Secretary of State will transmit written communication to the candidate by means of overnight express delivery to the address provided by the candidate. (c) The candidate shall have the burden of establishing that the proposed ballot designation that he or she has submitted is accurate and complies with all provisions of Elections Code § 13107 and this Chapter.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20718. Communication of Decisions Regarding Ballot Designations. (a) An official copy of the decision of the Secretary of State regarding a candidate’s ballot designation will be made in writing and transmitted directly to the candidate by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address provided by the candidate. The Secretary of State shall also provide a copy to the elections official in the candidate’s county of residence and to the elections official of each county within the political subdivision. Copies may also be made available to all other candidates in the race. (b) At the request of the candidate, the Secretary of State will transmit an unofficial copy of the decision of the Secretary of State regarding the candidate’s proposed ballot designation by facsimile transmission sent to the facsimile number listed on the candidate’s Ballot Designation Worksheet. When the candidate does not have reasonable access to a facsimile machine, the Secretary of State will transmit to the candidate, at the candidate’s request, an unofficial copy of the decision by means of overnight express delivery to the address listed on the candidate’s Ballot Designation Worksheet provided. If the candidate has not submitted a Ballot Designation Worksheet, the Secretary of State will transmit an official copy to the facsimile number provided by the candidate or, if the candidate does not have reasonable access to a facsimile machine, by overnight express mail to the address provided by the candidate.
(c) All written decisions of the Secretary of State regarding ballot designations are public records and are available for inspection and copying at the public counter of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, 1500 11th
Street, Fifth Floor, Sacramento,
California 95814.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
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BALLOT DESIGNATION REGULATIONS (continued)
§ 20719. Service of Legal Process Regarding Ballot Designations. (a) In the event a candidate or other interested party files a petition for the issuance of an extraordinary writ with the court or other legal action pertaining to a candidate’s ballot designation, the summons and any other legal process should be served upon the Chief Counsel to the Secretary of State, Legal Affairs Unit, Executive Office of the Secretary, 1500 11th
Street, Sixth Floor, Sacramento, California 95814. The Chief Counsel may designate a Deputy Secretary of State in the Legal Affairs Unit to accept service of process on behalf of the Secretary of State.
(b) Telephone notice pertaining to any ex parte applications filed with the court by any candidate or other interested party should be directed to the attention of the Chief Counsel to the Secretary of State at (916) 653-7244. Counsel for all parties to such ex parte matters are admonished that waivers of the Secretary of State’s right to timely notice and the right to personally appear at the ex parte hearing will be granted in writing and only in limited instances.
(c) The Secretary of State shall provide a copy of any legal actions in subdivision (a) or (b) above to the elections official in the county of the candidate’s residence and any other county in the district.
Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
Cha
pter 3
Candidate Statements
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CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
CANDIDAT
ES SHOULD REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY
BEFORE PURCHASING A CANDIDATE STATEMENT.
The R
egistrar-Recorder/County Clerk makes every effort to mail Sample Ballots/Candidate Statements as early as possible during the voting period and before the voters’ receipt of their Vote By mail ballots. However, this is not always feasible because of the volume of material and the complexity of coordinating mail distribution. For mailing timelines and additional information, please refer to Chapters 1 and 3 of this Handbook.
The es
timated cost is determined before all information is available; therefore, it approximates the actual cost that varies from election to election and may be significantly more or less depending on the actual number of candidates who are filing statements.
GE
NERAL INFORMATION: Filing of a statement is optional and applies to local nonpartisan offices. The elections official sends to each registered voter an Official Sample Ballot Booklet, which contains the candidate statements prepared and submitted.
FIL
ING PERIOD: Statement must be filed no later than the close of business hours on the last day of the candidate nomination period.
WI
THDRAWAL: A candidate statement cannot be changed or revised once it is filed. A candidate statement may be withdrawn by 5 p.m. of the next business day after the last day to file the statement.
CONT
ENTS: Statement may include the candidate's age and occupation, and a 200-word description of the candidate’s education and qualifications. Some jurisdictions increase the word limit to 400 words.
RES
TRICTIONS: The candidate statement shall not include the party affiliation of the candidate nor reference any membership or activity in political organizations.
ONL
INE CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Now available for Judicial, County, City, School, and Special District Candidates only
If
you are interested in submitting an Online Candidate Statement Only , the cost is $279.60. These statements will appear exclusively on our website at:
https://apps.lavote.gov/candidate-statements/
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CANDIDAT
E STATEMENT FORM (Sample below) — The Candidate Statement Form is provided for candidate use in submitting statements to be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The Candidate Statement Form is included with the packet each candidate receives when filing nomination documents.
FRONT BACK
Candida
te statements that are within the word limit but do not fit in the allowed column space provided will be charged double or more, depending on how many columns are used to print the statement, or the second column space will be populated with the nex t candidate statement by another Candidate in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. These are samples of Candidate Statement formats:
1 Column (1 Statement) 2 Columns (1 Statement)
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FORMAT AND STYLE INFORMATION (Sample below) — Statements must be neatly typed. Statement will be typed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet using Times New Roman font in 11-point size. Please note, if using any standard font less than Times New Roman in 11-point size, the printed candidate statement may extend to two (2) columns once formatted. Each page contains two (2); columns, additional columns used will increase the estimated cost.
Statements will be printed in uniform type, style and spacing, using block paragraphs and single space format. Text submitted indented or centered will be typed on block paragraph form. Entire statements in all capital letters, bold and italics (or any com bination of enhancements) are not acceptable. Indentations cannot be accommodated. Enhanced words that are printed in boldface type, underscored and/or CAPITALIZED are to be clearly indicated. The pronoun “I” is not counted as an enhanced word. Refer to page 43 for the Word Counting Guidelines.
All statements should be checked by the candidate for spelling and punctuation as the elections official is not permitted to edit any material contained therein. It is recommended that you do not use dashes or hyphens at the end of a line.
STATE LAW — Statements may not include references to other candidates. See Notice to Persons Submitting Candidate Statements on page 29 for restrictions.
No changes are allowed after the statement has been filed.
Statements a re confidential until after the close of the nomination period. Once the nomination period closes, the statements are open to public examination for a ten (10) calendar day period. During this period, a voter may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all data/material to be amended or deleted.
A candidate may request that the statement also be printed in Spanish and included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet mailed to all voters in the election area. An additional fee is required to print a Spanish candidate statement. In compliance with California Law, (E. C. § 13307 (b)) this office will only print English and Spanish candidate statements to be included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet for candidates who wish to have one, at the candidate’s own expense.
Translations of candidate statements for Voter Information Booklets may be provided in Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Telugu, Thai and Vietnamese for qualifying jurisdictions in accordance with Federal Voting Rights Act provisions and Department of Justice specifications. These materials when printed are sent only to voters who have requested them.
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ESTIMATED COST — The candidate statement form (page 2 5) issued with the nomination documents contains word limitations and estimated costs.
If the candidate statement word limitation is 400 words, and a candidate statement of 200 words or less is submitted, the entire amount of the estimated cost must be deposited.
The estimated cost is based on column price, not by-word count.
If a candidate statement is formatted to include numerous paragraph breaks and/or individual listings of accomplishments, endorsements, etc., the printed candidate statement may extend to two (2) columns. If a candidate statement is printed in another language, the translated candidate statement may extend to two (2) or more columns. In these cases, the actual cost for the candidate statement may double or triple and an additional cost may be billed to the City after the election. Please note, costs are calculated by column regardless of how much or how little text there is on each page. Costs are NOT calculated according to word count.
The estimated cost is determined prior to all information being available; therefore, it is an approximation of the actual cost that varies from election to election and may be significantly more or less depending on the actual number of candidates who are filing statements.
INDIGENT CANDIDATES — If a candidate alleges to be indigent and unable to pay the advanced candidate statement fee, then the candidate shall submit to the City Clerk an Affidavit of Financial Worth (sample below) to be used in determining the candidate’s eligibility to defer the candidate statement fee to a later time determined by the city.
The candidate will have to disclose the necessary data requested which includes the candidate’s employer, real estate holdings, tangible personal property and the IRS Form 4506 “Request for Copy of Tax Return.”
AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL WORTH — The candidate shall certify the content of the affidavit as to its truth and correctness under penalty of perjury. The affidavit shall be submitted by the candidate together with their candidate statement in accordance with the specified election deadline.
A determination shall be made whether or not the candidate is indigent. The City Clerk will notify the candidate of its findings. If it is determined that the candidate is not indigent, the candidate shall within three (3) days of notification, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays, withdraw their candidate statement or pay the requisite fee.
If the City Clerk makes the determination that the candidate is indigent, the e lections official shall print and mail the candidate statement in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
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Nothing prohibits the City Clerk from billing the candidate their actual pro rata share of the cost following the election.
P
UBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD — The period between August 9** (E-87) and August 18 (E-78) is the recommended timeframe for the City Clerk to make candidate statements, candidate names , and ballot designations available for public examination. A fee may be charged to any person obtaining a copy of the material. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the data/material in a candidate statement to be amended or deleted. (E.C. §13313)
INCUMBENTS/LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES — A Final List of Candidates to Appear on the Ballot and Not to Appear on the Ballot should be available for distribution by the end of August. Additionally, these listings will be posted on the RR/CC website www.lavote.gov.
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS MUST BE FILED NO LATER THAN 5 :00 P.M. ON THE LAST DAY OF THE NOMINATION PERIOD.
**August 9, 16, and 23 (Saturdays) and August 10 and 17 (Sundays) RRCC office will be closed.
AFFIDAVIT OF
FINANCIAL WORTH
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NOTICE TO PERSONS SUBMITTING CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THE CANDIDATE’S OWN
QUALIFICATIONS
T
his applies to all candidates.
T
he California Elections Code and case law prohibit CANDIDATES from making any reference to another candidate or to another candidate’s qualification, character or activities. If the CITY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL discovers improper content in a candidate statement, the CITY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL will notify the candidate and give the individual an opportunity to correct the improper language in the candidate statement. If the candidate refuses to correct the improper language, the CITY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL, as well as any other voter, may bring legal action against the candidate to correct the statement. The prevailing party may also be entitled to obtain attorney's fees for bringing the action.
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ll prospective candidates may want to refer to California Elections Code Sections 13307, 13308, 13311, 13313, and 13314, as well as the California Court of Appeal ruling in Dean v. Superior Court, (1998 4th Dist.) 62 Cal. App. 4th 638. However, this list is not exhaustive and candidates are solely responsible for preparation and submittal of candidate's statements that are in conformance with the law. A copy of the above described Elections Code sections and the Dean decision are available from our office at no cost.
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BALLOT MEASURES
RESOLUTION FOR BALLOT MEASURE TEXT (Sample below) — To ensure that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) uses the precise Ballot Measure Text the City wants printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet, the City must include the Ballot Measure Text, with title, (not to exceed 75 words) in the body of the “Resolution Calling for an Election.” Ballot Measure Text should be clearly labeled and identified.
Please note that text in all CAPITAL LETTERS is not acceptable. (See Sample’s Below)
ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
To improve local high schools, upgrade vocational
classrooms/ labs/ technology for skilled trades, science, engineering, math, aerospace education, practical career skills; fix deteriorating gas/ sewer lines, leaky roofs, ensure safe drinking water; upgrade student/ school safety;
attract/retain quality teachers; shall XXXXXXXXXXX High School District's measure authorizing $000,000,000 in
bonds at legal rates, levying 2 cents per $100 assessed value, raising $00,000,000 annually while bonds are
outstanding, be adopted, with citizen oversight, spending disclosure, local control?
To preserve funding for various School services like:
Upgrade vocational classrooms
Practical Career Skills
Vocational classrooms
Technology for skilled trades
Fix deteriorating gas/sewer lines, leaky roofs,
Ensure safe drinking water
Shall XXXXXXXXXXX School District's measure
authorize $000,000,000 in bonds?
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GENERAL INFORMATION — Cities placing a measure on the County ballot may select one of the following three options:
1. Print a 75 word abbreviated Ballot Measure Text (prescribed by law) only.
2. Print a 75 word abbreviated Ballot Measure Text and include Official Sample Ballot Notice advising voters to call the City Clerk’s Office and request a free copy of the ballot measure enclosure (OR) that the city will be sending voters a supplemental mailing.
3. Print a 75 word abbreviated Ballot Measure Text and include Full Ballot Measure Enclosure Text in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.
BALLOT MEASURE TEXT — The samples pictured below display how the ballot measure text with Title Headings will appear in the Official Ballot and Sample Ballot Booklet:
The 75-word count of the measure text excludes the supporters' and/or opponents' word count.
.
P XXXXXXXXXXX UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION -
MEASURE P
Vote YES or NO
To permanently transfer certain territory from the
XXXXXX Unified School District to the ZZZZZZZZZZ
Unified School District, shall approximately 000
parcels of the XXXXXXX Unified School District be
permanently transferred to the ZZZZZZZZ Unified
School District? Supporters: ZZZZZZZ Unified
School District, City of ZZZZZZZ, Nick
Karapetian and Nalini Lasiewicz Opponents:
None submitted.
YES on Measure P
NO on Measure P
Z XXXXXXXXXXX UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION -
MEASURE Z
Vote YES or NO
XXXXXXXXXXXX UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASSROOM REPAIR, SAFETY MEASURE.
To upgrade classrooms, labs, vocational/career
technical education spaces; repair leaky roofs,
deteriorated restrooms, plumbing, gas/electrical/
sewer systems; provide safe drinking water,
remove asbestos, mold, lead paint; improve
school safety/security; shall Pomona Unified
School District's measure authorizing
$385,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, levying $60
per $100,000 of assessed valuation, raising
$22,500,000 annually while bonds are
outstanding, be adopted; requiring citizens'
oversight, annual audits, spending disclosure, all
funds for Pomona Unified schools? Supporters:
Sen. Susan Rubio; Mayor Tim Sandoval; Diamond
Bar CCMbr Steve Tye; PUSD Bd Pres Arturo
Jiminez; PUSD Bd Mbr Roberta Pearlman
Opponents: None submitted.
YES on Measure Z
NO on Measure Z
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BALLOT MEASURES (continued)
SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS — A ballot measure text (label) of a county, city, district, or school measure on a county ballot shall end with the following:
After the text “Supporters and Opponents:”, a listing of associations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals taken from the signers or the text of the arguments of the measure printed in the voter information guide. The list of supporters or opponents shall not exceed 125 characters in length. Spaces, commas, semicolons, and other characters count toward the 125-character limit. Each supporter or opponent shall be separated by a semicolon. An association, nonprofit organization, business, or individual shall not be listed unless they support or oppose the measure. The supporters and opponents of the measure shall provide the list of supporters and opponents to the elections official when submitting the arguments opposing the measure. (E.C. § 9295).
For every supporter or opponent listed that is an individual, the supporters or opponents shall include a signed statement by the individual that includes the individual’s name and address and attests that the supporter or opponent opposes the measure.
A district measure or school measure on a county ballot shall not include a list of supporters or opponents if the same district or school measure appears on the ballot of another county that does not include a list of supporters or opponents for the measure.
A supporter or opponent shall not be listed unless it is one of the following:
(A) An association, nonprofit organization, or business that was not originally created as a committee described in Section 82013 of the Government Code and that has been in existence for at least four years.
(B) A current or former elected official, who may be listed with the official’s title (e.g., “State Senator Mary Smith,” “Assembly Member Carlos Garcia,” or “former Eureka City Council Member Amy Lee”). These titles may be shortened (e.g. “Senator” or “Sen.” for “State Senator” or “Asm.” for “Assembly Member”). (C) An individual who is not a current or former elected official may be listed only with the individual’s first and last name and an honorific (e.g., “Dr.,” “M.D.,” “Ph.D.,” or “Esquire”), with no other title or designation, unless it is a title representing an association, nonprofit organization, or business that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A) or (B) and that is eligible to be listed under paragraph (1) if the individual supports the measure or under paragraph (2) if the individual opposes the measure.
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SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS (CONT.)
WITHDRAWAL AND/OR AMENDMENTS —
Schools or special districts should file a resolution with the RR/CC by E-83 to amend a measure or if an election is being canceled because a measure has been withdrawn. (E. C. § 9605).
REQUEST FOR LETTER DESIGNATION — Cities may request a specific letter designation in writing by E-83 using the letter designation form. An alternate choice should also be submitted, in case the requested letter designation has already been assigned to another jurisdiction. Specific letter designation requests are processed in the order received . The RR/CC will notify the City by E-81 if the requested letter designation is available or if another letter assignment has been made.
Chapter 5
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Ballot Enclosures
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BALLOT ENCLOSURES
TEXT AND TITLES — Ballot enclosures for impartial analyses, arguments, rebuttals, etc. are printed in the voter information portion of the Official Sample Ballot Booklet immediately behind candidate and measure contest pages. Copies of ballot enclosures to be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet should be submitted as attachments to the “Resolution Calling for an Election” or as a separate mailing. Submitted attachments should be clearly identified by appropriate ballot enclosure titles (refer to the chart on page 36).
FORMAT AND STYLE — Please type enclosure text in upper and lower case letters.
Hyphens/dashes (-) are allowed. Enclosures will be typed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet using a standard font and size determined by the County. However, enclosures may be submitted using any standard font. Title headings are shown in the samples on page 35.
BALLOT ENCLOSURES — Ballot enclosures, including impartial analyses, argument and/or rebuttal text, are printed in “block” paragraphs, which means each paragraph will start on the left, and the right margin will be justified. A double space will appear between paragraphs.
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The argument/rebuttal samples below show how the layout will appear in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. (A) Argument In Favor, (B) Rebuttal To Argument In Favor, (C) Argument Against and (D) Rebuttal To Argument Against.
A
C D
B
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BALLOT ENCLOSURE TITLES AND WORD LIMITATION CHART — Use this chart in submitting correct titles and word counts for ballot argument enclosures. For Word Counting Guidelines refer to page 43.
TITLE TYPES
WORD
LIMITATION
DEADLINE TO
SUBMIT
ENCLOSURES
PUBLIC EXAMINATION
PERIOD
Proposed Ordinance - Measure __ No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78 Full Text of Ballot Measure No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78 Proposed Charter Amendment –
measure ___
No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78
Impartial Analysis of Measure ___ 500 E-81 Between E-80 and E-71 Argument in Favor of Measure ___ 300 E-81 Between E-80 and E-71 Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of
Measure ___
250 E-71 Between E-70 and E-61
Argument Against Measure ___ 300 E-81 Between E-80 and E-71 Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure ___
250 E-71 Between E-70 and E-61
Measure Exhibit No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78
Tax Rate Statement – Measure ___ No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78 _________________ City Special
Municipal Election – Measure ___
No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78
BALLOT LABEL/ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FORM
ELECTION DATE: MEASURE I.D. or letter (If any): ___________________ JURISDICTION/MEASURE NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________ (Please mark (X) in the appropriate box)
Statements will be printed in uniform type, style and spacing according to the County’s system requirements. When preparing your statement, please use blo
ck paragraphs and single space format. Entire statements in all capital letters, bold and italics (or any combination of enhancements) are not acceptable. Indentations cannot be accommodated . Words to be printed in boldface type, underscored and/or CAPITALIZED are to be clearly indicated. All statements should be checked by the authors for spelling and punctuation as the elections official is not permitted to edit any material contained therein. NOTE: Rebuttal arguments are NOT direct arguments. For example, a rebuttal to a direct argument in favor of a measure is NOT a direct argument against a measure. Please also note that rebuttal arguments are allowed only when both a direct argument for AND against a measure are filed.
OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL (DO NOT LEAVE THIS AREA BLANK).
Please provide a list of names to appear on the ballot label as Supporters or Opponents (not to exceed 125 Characters). Pursuant to Elections Code section 9170 (a)(7) if NO list of supporters or opponents is provided by the proponents or opponents or there are none that meet the requirements of this section, then “Supporters:” and “Opponents:” shall be followed by “None submitted.” Write “None submitted” if you are not submitting a list of supporters or opponents.
Please use this space to type your statement. If you need additional space, please attach a typed statement to this form. Statement will be typeset in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet using a standard font and size determined by the County.
ALL AUTHORS MUST SIGN ON THE REVERSE SIDE
Election’s Official Use Only: Time Stamp
Number of Words Number of Characters Project Code Number Election Deputy Comments:
Direct Argument in Favor (Supporters)
(Word Limit Max: 300)
Direct Argument Against (Opponents)
(Word Limit Max: 300)
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor (Word Limit Max: 250)
(This does not apply to the official ballot measure label.) Rebuttal to Argument Against (Word Limit Max:250)
(This does not apply to the official ballot measure label.)
DECLARATION BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENTS OR REBUTTALS
All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Section 9600 of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following declaration to be signed by each author of the argument/rebuttal. Names and titles listed will be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The Author(s) may also be listed as Supporter(s) or Opponent(s) on the Official Ballot Measure Label, if they are listed on this form under the “Official Ballot Measure Label” on page 1. Supporter(s)/Opponent(s) MUST be a signer/author listed below of a direct argument For or Against a measure.
The undersigned signer(s)/author(s) of the:
Direct Argument in Favor (Supporters) Direct Argument Against (Opponents) Rebuttal to Argument in Favor Rebuttal to Argument Against of ballot measure (Name and/or letter):
Jurisdiction Name & Title of Election:
to be held on (Date of the Election):
hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of his/her/their knowledge and belief.
List by
Priority NON-PR OFIT
ORGANIZATION
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
INDIVIDUAL W/TITLE
INDIVIDUAL NO TITLE
SIGNATURE DATE
1 NAME (PRINT):
TITLE (PRINT):
ADDRESS:
ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
INDIVIDUAL W/TITLE
INDIVIDUAL NO TITLE
SIGNATURE DATE
2 NAME (PRINT):
TITLE (PRINT):
BALLOT LABEL
ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:
ADDRESS:
ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
INDIVIDUAL W/TITLE
INDIVIDUAL NO TITLE
SIGNATURE DATE
3 NAME (PRINT):
TITLE (PRINT):
BALLOT LABEL
ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:
ADDRESS:
ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
INDIVIDUAL W/TITLE
INDIVIDUAL NO TITLE
SIGNATURE DATE
4 NAME (PRINT):
TITLE (PRINT):
BALLOT LABEL
ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:
ADDRESS:
ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
INDIVIDUAL W/TITLE
INDIVIDUAL NO TITLE
SIGNATURE DATE
5 NAME (PRINT):
TITLE (PRINT):
BALLOT LABEL
ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:
ADDRESS:
ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
CONTACT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT FILING INFORMATION: I, am the designated filer of the above titled argument/rebuttal. Please contact me using the information below, if there are any questions pertaining to this filing.
Mailing Address: E-Mail Address:
Contact Numbers: (Daytime Phone) (Evening Phone) (Fax)
BALLOT LABEL
ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:
OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL
Supporters/Opponents Guidelines
Pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 1416, dated September 29, 2022, amended Sections 303, 9050, 9051, 9053, 13282, and added 9107. Jurisdictions for Local and Statewide Measures if applicable, shall provide Election Officials with a list of Supporters and or Opponents (i.e., nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals) taken from the list of Supporters and or Opponents as part of the ballot label. The criteria for the ballot label are as follows:
• Lis
ting is limited to 125 characters (Spaces, Commas, Semicolons, and other characters are included in the count).
• Listing is limited to five (5) Supporters and or Opponents. • To be within the limit of 125 characters, names may be shortened, and acronyms may be used (Please note if the list provided is over the limit, the Election Official may shorten or remove name(s) from the list to meet criteria). • The list provided must be in ranking order from 1 to 5 (This will ensure names with high ranking are not removed by the Election Officials if adjustments are required to meet the 125-character criteria).
• Measures that share Counties shall not include a list of supporters or Opponents if the other County with the same measure does not include a list of supporters or opponents. • If a listing is not provided or none meet the requirements, “None Submitted” will be listed in place of names.
The sample below shows how the ballot text (label), supporters, and opponents will appear on both the official and sample ballots. The word count displayed by the software Word is also included.
Supporters: None submitted.
Opponents: LA County Firefighters
& Sheriffs; Community Coalition;
LA County Supervisors Kathryn
Barger & Holly J. Mitchell
HOW TO COMPLETE THE ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FORM
INCLUDING THE
OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL
INSTRUCTIONS FO
R COMPLETING THIS FORM
ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS, AND BALLOT LABEL FORM STEPS:
☐ Election Date:
This is t
he date the election will be held for the measure.
☐ Measure I.D. (if any):
The measure I.D. is the measure letter assigned to the measure. This letter may not yet be available at the time of the
filing of your Arguments/Rebuttals form submission. The letter can be added after the filing or the County may provide you with a temporary I.D. to identify the measure. ☐ Jurisdiction:
The name of the school district, special district, county office, or authority that has placed the measure on the
ballot.
☐ Please mark (X) in the appropriate box; there are four (4) purposes for using this form:
☐Dir
ect Argument in Favor (Supporters): Select this option if you are an “Author” filing an argument to support the measure.
☐Direct Argument Against (Opponents): Select this option if you are an “Author” filing an argument against the measure.
☐Rebuttal to Argument in Favor: Select this option, if your Direct Argument Against a measure was selected to appear on the ballot. If your direct argument against was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the Direct Argument in Favor.
☐Rebuttal to Argument Against: Select this option, if your Direct Argument in Favor was selected to appear on the ballot. If your argument in favor was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the “ Direct Argument Against.”
☐ OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL:
This area of the form is MANDATORY to complete if you want to ADD the names of organizations, associations, non -profits, and/or businesses, including names and titles of individuals who are representing organizations, associations, non-profits,
and/or businesses within 125 CHARACTERS to the FACE of the ballot directly under the 75-w ord measure question. Individuals without any associations cannot include their titles,
names only. Please see additional requirements on the following page for Election Code section 9170.
If you
do not want to add a list of supporters or opponents to the “Official Ballot Measure Label ” then “None submitted” will
have to be added pursuant to Election Code section 9170. For the purposes of accurately displaying the
ballot measure label as identified by the “Authors” of the Direct Argument in Favor and the Direct Argument Against, the “Authors” must write the words “NONE SUBMITTED” in this area of the form if
they do not want to provide a “LIST OF SUPPORTERS ”. The LIST OF SUPPORTERS can only be the Authors of
the Direct Argument in Favor or Direct Argument Against. If you are over the 125 character limit, the elections official will allow you to make changes up until the deadline for filing of the direct argument for or against the measu
re. If the measure is shared between counties, the counties shall not include the ballot label unless both counties have authorized to this option. ☐ Please use this space to type your statement.:
This i
s the space where you can complete your statement of arguments in favor, arguments against, and rebuttal arguments within the required word limit.
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3 4
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tinue on next page
DECLARATION BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENTS OR REBUTTALS INCLUDING THE
OFFICIAL BALLOT LABEL SUPPORTERS/OPPONENTS
☐ The undersigned author(s) of
the:
☐Di
rect Argument in Favor (Supporters): Select this option if you are filing an argument to support the measure.
☐Direct Argument Against (Opponents): Select this option if you are filing an argument against the measure.
☐Rebuttal to Argument in Favor: Select this option, if your argument against the measure was selected to appear on the ballot. If your argument against was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the Argument in Favor.
☐Rebuttal to Argument Against: Select this option, if your Direct Argument in Favor was selected to appear on the ballot. If your argument in favor was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the Argument Against.
☐ Of ballot measure:
The name of the ballot measure found on the Measures to Appear on the Ballot under the authority that placed the
ballot measure on the ballot. If the measure letter is available at the time of filing, that can be included in
this area.
☐ Jurisdiction Name and Title of Election:
Include the name of the city, school, spec ial district, or county that has placed the measure on the ballot.
Also, include the title of the election, Primary, General, Special Municipal, etc. ☐ To be held on (Date of Election):
The d
ate of the election when the measure will appear on the ballot. ☐ Hereby state that such argument or rebuttal written on page one (1) is true and correct to the best of his/her/their knowledge and belief by my (our) signatures below:
This sentence is to state that the authors who sign below acknowledge the arguments for or against, rebuttals, or supporters and opponents are true and correct. The signatures below and next to the authors information certify this statement being true and correct. ☐ List by Priority and Association, Business, Non-P rofit Organization, & Individual Only:
1) List the names of the authors by priority to appear in the sample ballot starting with number one (1) . 2) Mark the box which describes who is filing the argument for/against/rebuttal/supporter of the m
easure/opponent of the measure. 3) Complete the section labeled Individual Name with the author who is representing an association, business, non -profit organization or an individual who is NOT representing an organization or business. 4) If the individual is representing an organization, business, association, then complete the Individual Title area. 5) Individuals with no association cannot include a title, so they would leave this blank. 6) Associations, Businesses, organizations, and Individuals with associations must include the name of the Association/Business/Organization in the Business/Association Name area. 7) For t he authors who opted to include a Ballot Label to the face of the ballot, complete the Ballot Label Name/ Title
area. 8) This area assists the county with identifying the author to the ballot label name, which can be abbreviated (please see election code section 9170 for additional requirements and restrictions). 9) Include your address in the address field.
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☐ CONTACT INFORMATION:
Complete this area with the designated filer's name, mailing address, email address, contact phone numbers for day and night, and you may include a fax number if it's available. The designated filer should be a
ble to answer any questions regarding the submission of the filing and its contents. ☐ BALLOT LABEL-SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS ATTESTATION FORM:
This form is in lieu of your organization, business, or association having to create a letter attesting to the support or opposition of a measure and to attest that an individual in your organization, business, or association can list
their name and title as a supporter or opponent on the ballot label because they represent your organization, business, or association. 1) complete the “Name of Representative” who is authorized to be an author on the measure and therefore be a supporter or opponent listed under the 75- word
question the face of the ballot. 2) Complete the “Title of the Representative”. This would be their o
fficial title as an employee of your organization, business, association. 3) Complete the “Association/ Business/Organization
name 4) Select how you are filing your “Direct Argument”. Only authors of the “
Direct Argument” can be listed as a supporter or opponent. 5) Section B: Select all that apply to your fi
ling 6) Complete the
“Attestation of Authors” and select all that apply to your filing. ☐ CHECKLIST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR/AGAINST AND OFFICIAL BALLOT LABEL:
This area provides more details regarding the requirements and restrictions of the official ballot measure
label and arguments for and against measures pursuant to E lections Code section 9170. ☐ SAMPLE of the SAMPLE BALLOT and the BALLOT LABEL FACE:
This area provides more details regarding the requirements and restrictions of the official ballot m
easure label and arguments for and against measures pursuant to Elections Code section 9170.
☐ INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE THIS FORM.
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inue on next page.
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CHECKLIST FOR OFFICIAL BALLOT LABEL
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The proponents [Signers/Authors/Supporters] of the measure and the opponents [Signers/Authors ] of the measur
e shall provide the list of supporters described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Elections Code s
ection 9170, to the elections official when submitting arguments (by the prescribed deadline of the elections official)
supporting the measure or list of opponents described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) to the e
lections official when submitting the arguments (b y the prescribed deadline of the elections official) opposing the measure.
If NO list of supporters is provided by the proponents or there are none that meet the requirements of this section, then “Supporters:” shall be followed by “None submitted.” If NO list of opponents is provided by the opponents or there are none that meet the requirements of this section, then “Opponents:” shall be followed by “None submitted.”
After the text “Supporters:” AND after the text “Opponents:”, a listing of associations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals taken fro m t he SIGNERS or the text of the Argument in Favor of the measure or Argument Against the measure printed in the voter information guide [Sample Ballot Booklet] can be used for the list of Supporters and the list of Opponents provided by the propon ents a nd opponents to the elections official. (Please see the instructions on where to provide your list on the Argument for and Against form).
An association, nonprofit organization, business, or individual shall not be listed [as a supporter on the ballot label] unless they support the measure and an association, nonprofit organization, business, or individual shall not be listed [as an opponent on the ballot label] unless they oppose the measure. (Please see the attestation form provided for additional instructions).
T
he list of supporters shall not exceed 125 characters in length AND th e list of opponents shall not exceed 125 characters in length.
Spaces, commas, semicolons, and other characters count towards the 125-character limit in par agraphs (1) and (2) pursuant to E.C. 9170 (5). Each supporter shall be separated by a semicolon and each opponent shall be separated by a semicolon.
The name of an association, no nprofit o rganization, or business included in the list of supporters and opponents as required by this section may be shortened by the pro ponents o r opponents who submit it using acronyms, abbreviations, or by leaving out words in their name, as long as doing so would not confuse voters with another well-known organization or business that did not take the same position on the ballot measure (e.g., “Hot Air Balloon Flyers of Montana Education Fund” may be shortened to “Hot Air Balloons Montana”). (E.C. 9170 (6)) ☐
PROHIBITIONS AND ATTESTATIONS
A supporter or opponent shall not be listed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of e.c. 9170, unless it IS one of the following:
☐
An association, nonprofit organization, or business that was NOT originally created as a committee described in Section 82013 of the Government Code and that has been in existence for at least four years. ☐
A current or former elected official, who may be listed with the official’s title (e.g., “State Senator Mary Smith,” “Assembly Member Carlos Garcia,” or “former Eureka City Council Member Amy Lee”). These titles may be shortened (e.g. “Senator” or “Sen.” for “State Senator” or “Asm.” for “Assembly Member”). ☐
An individual who is NOT a current or former elected official may be listed ONLY with the individual’s first and last name and an honorific (e.g., “Dr.,” “M.D.,” “Ph.D.,” or “Esquire”), with NO other title or designation, unless it is a title representing an association, nonprofit organization, or business that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A) or (B) and that is eligible to be listed under paragraph (1) if the individual supports the measure or under paragraph (2) if the individual opposes the measure. [Please see the attestation form.] ☐ A supporter or opponent shall not be listed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) if the supporter or opponent is a political party or is representing a political party.
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DECLARATION BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENTS / REBUTTALS (Sample below ) — This form is to be completed by proponents or opponents for ballot measures.
This form includes a statement (to be signed by each proponent/author) declaring that the submitted argument and/or rebuttal is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Fill in the
appropriate fields
and provide
information as
indicated on
the form.
No more than
five author
signatures shall
appear on any
argument and/or
rebuttal.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO SIGN REBUTTAL ARGUMENT FORM (Sample below) — Authors of an argument in “favor” or “against” a ballot measure may prepare and submit rebuttal arguments, or may authorize, in writing, another person to sign the rebuttal by completing the following form.
Fill in the appropriate fields and provide information as indicated on the form. Form must include the printed name and signature of the author of ballot argument and the person authorized to sign as rebuttal author. Complete and attach above form to Declaration By Author(s) of Arguments or Rebuttals submitted with rebuttal argument text.
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AVAILABLE FORMS — Copies of forms for submitting ballot measure arguments and rebuttals, referenced in this chapter may be obtained by calling the Election Planning Section at (562) 462-2317 or accessing the RR/CC website at www.lavote.gov.
WITHDRAWAL OF ARGUMENTS — Ballot arguments “FOR” or “AGAINST” any measure may be withdrawn by proponents at any time prior to and including the final date fixed for filing arguments.
PUBLIC EXAMINATION — A public examination period is allowed for reviewing submitted arguments and rebuttal arguments during the ten (10) calendar day period immediately following the filing deadline for such documents. Throughout this period, any person may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the material to be amended or deleted. The writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than the end of the ten (10) calendar day public examination period.
ORIGINAL FORMS/SIGNATURES — Electronic or faxed copies of arguments and/or rebuttals may be sent to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office; however, forms with original signatures must be received by the RR/CC office within 48 hours of the fax transmission.
RESTRICTIONS — If the city plans to include maps and/or graphics , the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk’s office must be notified prior to the resolution adoption to ensure there are no space limitation problems and ascertain if the City request will require special arrangements and possibly result in additional cost.
LITIGATION —The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk must be notified of any pending litigation involving ballot enclosures. This includes action taken by the court if amendments or deletions are required on any ballot enclosures. This could potentially cause a delay in meeting established deadlines and/or printing of Official Sample Ballot Booklets.
ORDINANCE/CHARTER AMENDMENTS — Pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9223 and 9280, the City may print a notice in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet advising voters of the availability of a free copy of the Ordinance/Charter Amendment Text. Information on the process of obtaining a copy of ballot enclosures or accessing Ballot Measure Text may be posted on both RR/CC and City websites and may also be printed in a Voter Advisory Notice immediately below the impartial analysis. The City should provide the desired notice text to the RR/CC by E-78.
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VOTER NOTICES
NOTICES PRINTED WITH IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS — Below are samples of three (3) choices of notices that can be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet below the impartial analysis advising voters of the availability of additional ballot information.
If a City cannot meet the established deadlines or if the total of ballot enclosures will exceed the RR/CC’s 30- page print limit , the City should make arrangements with an election supplier to process a supplemental mailing of material for voters. Upon mutual agreement between the RR/CC and the City, the RR/CC will print a voter notice in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet advising voters of the supplemental mailings.
The above statement is an impartial analysis of
Measure XX, the Business License Tax
Measure. If you desire a copy of the Ordinance,
please call the City Clerk's office at (XXX)
XXX-XXXX and a copy will be mailed at no
cost to you.
The above statement is an impartial analysis .
Copies of the charter amendment are available
at the library and on the city home page at
www.xxxxxx.com. If you ha ve any questions,
please contact the City Clerk’s office at (XXX)
XXX-XXXX.
The above statement is an impartial analysis of
Measure XX, the Business License Tax
Measure. If you desire a copy of the Measure,
please contact the City Clerk's office at (XXX)
XXX-XXX and a copy will be mailed at no cost
to you.
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VOTER NOTICES
NO
TICES PRINTED IN VOTER INFORMATION — Below are samples of two (2) choices of notices that can be printed in the voter information portion of the Official Sample Ballot Booklet advising voters that a supplemental mailing will be sent by the city.
Information regarding the XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
City Measures XX, and ZZ may be obtained from
the City of XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, City Clerk –
Election Division at (000) 000-0000.
Information regarding ZZZZZZZZZZZZ City Ballot
Measures X, Y, and Z can be found in the City's
Supplemental Voter Information Pamphlet mailed
separately to voters, which may also be obtained by
contacting the ZZZZZZZZ ZZ City Clerk's Office at (000) 000-0000, or emailing [email protected].
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The following guidelines are used by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office for counting words on candidate statements, ballot measure text, arguments, rebuttals and other ballot enclosures. The guidelines do not apply to ballot designations for candidates. If the text exceeds the specified 200 or 400 word limit, the author will be asked to delete words or change text until the statement conforms with requirements.
1. PUNCTUATION MARKS are not counted. Symbols such as “&” (and), and “#” (number/pound) are not considered punctuation and each symbol is counted as one (1) word.
2. THE WORDS "I", "a", "the", "and", "an" are counted as individual words.
3. PROPER NOUNS, such as geographical names, and names of persons or things, as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: “Gus Enwright” = 1 word
“City of Los Angeles” = 1 word
“Dalai Lama” = 1 word
4. ABBREVIATIONS such as acronyms or abbreviations for a word, phrase, or expression are counted as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: UCLA, PTA, USMC, LAPD, U.S.M.C.
5. HYPHENATED WORDS that appear in any generally available standard reference dictionary published in the U.S. at any time within the last 10 calendar years immediately preceding the election are counted as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: Attorney-at-law
6. DATES… are counted as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: July 21, 1983 18 June, 1987 3/18 7/21/89
7. NUMERIC COMBINATIONS are counted as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: 1973 13 1/2 1971-73 5% 8/3/73 #14
8. MONETARY AMOUNTS consisting of a combination of digits are counted as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: $1,000.00
MONETARY AMOUNTS consisting of a combination of words and digits are counted as two (2) words.
EXAMPLE: $4 million
9. TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBERS are counted as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: 1-800-815-2666 1-562-462-2317
10. INTERNET WEB SITES/E-MAIL ADDRESSES are counted as one (1) word.
EXAMPLE: http://www.co.la.ca.us www.lavote.gov http://www.lacounty.Info
WORD COUNTING GUIDELINES
FOR
(Elections Code Chapter 1. General Provisions, § 9)
Cha
pter 6
Multilingual Services
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MULTILINGUAL SERVICES
GENERAL INFORMATION — The 1992 provisions of the Voting Rights Act require that for elections conducted in Los Angeles County voting materials must be available in five languages other than English (Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, and Vietnamese). In 1998, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors instructed this office to include the Korean language in the translation of voting materials. Following the 2010 U.S. census, we provide translation services in Cambodian/Khmer, Hindi, and Thai languages. In 2018, the California Secretary of State instructed this office to include Armenian and Farsi languages . In 2020, the California Elections Code 14201 added Bengali, Burmese, Gujarati, Mongolian, Indonesian, and Telugu languages to the required languages for Los Angeles County. In 2021, the California Elections Code added the Russian language.
Currently, Los Angeles County is required to provide the following language assistance to voters:
Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Mandarin, Mongolian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Telugu, Thai, and Vietnamese.
This office has met with community organizations to determine the most effective way to implement multilingual provisions. A mutual agreement was reached as to what materials would be translated and how multilingual voters would be targeted for election mailings, thereby reducing printing requirements.
This office will continue working with community groups to determine multilingual service requirements for future County elections.
MULTILINGUAL SERVICES (RR/CC) — The county performs the following functions:
1. Translation of Official Sample Ballot Booklet information and related voting materials.
2. Transliteration of candidate names in languages that do not use Roman characters is provided, as instructed by the Department of Justice. These languages include Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Telugu and Thai.
3. Mailing of multilingual ballot information booklets to voters requesting such material.
4. Billing to the City, and if applicable, its pro rata shares of the cost of translating, printing, and mailing language materials.
Note: In compliance with California Law, (E. C. § 13307 (b)) this office will only print English and Spanish candidate statements in the English language version of the Official Sample Ballot Booklet (for candidates who wish to have one) at the candidate’s own expense.