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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: December 18, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Genoveva Rocha, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Subject: Certify Results of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-237 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, certifying the election results, and such other matters as provided by law.
Executive Summary
Following each municipal election, the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters has a period of 30 days to finalize the election results. During this time, the Registrar of Voters resolves any discrepancies and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the election data.
The election official is responsible for presenting the results to the governing body for review and certification. The certification of results must occur before any newly elected officials are sworn into office.
Background
In accordance with Article 8, Section 800 of the City Charter, the City of San Bernardino shall consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election every 2 years.
On September 6, 2023, Resolution No. 2023-137 Calling for a Primary Municipal Election to elect representative for the Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Ward was approved by the Mayor and City Council. As a result of the Primary Election, a run-off election was required to decide the winners of the Fifth and Seventh Ward.
On June 5, 2024, Resolution No. 2024-118 Calling a General Municipal Election was 2 4
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approved by the Mayor and City Council. On November 5, 2024, the General Municipal Election was held by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters for the office Fifth and Seventh Ward City Council representative for the City of San Bernardino.
Discussion
The General Municipal Election was conducted on November 5, 2024, by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. The results of the election were released by the Registrar of Voters on December 3, 2024. According to the Statement of Votes Cast report provided by the Registrar of Voters, there were 17,484 registered voters for the Fifth Ward with a 62.18% voter turnout. There were 15,632 registered voters for the Seventh Ward with a 52.52 % voter turnout.
The Statement of Votes Cast declares the following:
•Fifth Ward Council Member
oKim Knaus with 62.13%
oHenry Nickel with 37.87%
•Seventh Ward Council Member
oJames F. “Jim” Penman with 44.22%
oTreasure Ortiz with 55.78%
Kim Knaus was elected as a Member of the City Council, Ward 5.
Treasure Ortiz was elected as a Member of the City Council, Ward 7. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Certifying the results of the election aligns with Goal No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with certifying the elections results.
Conclusion
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-237 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, certifying the election results, and such other matters as provided by law.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-237 Certifying the Results of the General Municipal Election
Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2024-237 Exhibit “A” - Final Certified Elections Results Attachment 3 - County of San Bernardino Certification of Elections - Results of November 5, 2024
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Ward: All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
June 05, 2024 The Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-118 Noticing and Calling the General Municipal Election, and Resolution No. 2024-119 Requesting to Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election