DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2022
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: PATRICIA M. BARAJAS, CITY CLERK
BY: ALEXIS MEJIA, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
TITLE: NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANVASS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2022 Municipal Election for the office of Salinas Mayor and City Councilmembers for District 2, District 3, and District 5.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 10, 2022, pursuant to California Elections Code section 10002 and Salinas City Charter Article 3, the City Council approved consolidation of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. The election was conducted by the County of Monterey Registrar of Voters and the election canvass has been completed. Following the completion of the canvass, Elections Code Section 10263(b) requires the City Council to declare the results no later than December 6, 2022, which is the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following the City Clerk’s receipt of the Registrar’s Statement of Votes Cast.
BACKGROUND:
The Registrar of Voters has certified the attached results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal election. The following candidates received the highest number of votes and are thereby elected into office. Elected candidates are scheduled to be sworn into office by the Salinas City Clerk following Council approval with the ceremonial oath to be conducted on December 13, 2022.
Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig
Councilmember, District 2 Tony Barrera
Councilmember, District 3 Steve McShane
Councilmember, District 5 Jose Andrew Sandoval
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The November 8, 2022 Municipal Election Canvass supports the Council Goal of “Operational Efficiencies”.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The City Clerk is solely responsible for the conduct of the election pursuant to California Elections Code section 320 with City Attorney consultation as needed. With the exception periodic updates of the election proceedings, there is no departmental coordination.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Statement of Votes Cast
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