TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Alison Walker, City Clerk
DATE: December 11, 2024
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. R-24-33 CERTIFYING
THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, ELECTION RESULTS
STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Engaged and Connected Residents
Efficient, Responsive, and Effective City Services
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the San Marino Municipal Code Section 2.02.01, the City’s General Municipal Election and a Special Municipal Election were held on November 5, 2024. Two (2) City Council seats, each serving a full term of four (4) years, were up for election. In addition, Measure SM (Public Safety Parcel Tax) was placed on the November 5, 2024, ballot through a Special Municipal Election for voter consideration. The results of the elections have been certified by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles, and the certification of the results and Statement of Votes are attached to the resolution as “Exhibit A.”
DISCUSSION
There were XXXXXX registered voters in the City of San Marino for this year’s election. The results certified by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles on XXXX, 2024, and are considered final and are now being forwarded to the City Council for approval. The number of ballots cast in the election was XXXXXX, which is a XXX% voter turnout.
Steven W. Huang, DDS, Mayor
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Vice Mayor
Tony Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
Steve Talt, Council Member
The count reflects the total number of ballots cast by the City’s electorate either by vote by mail or at physical polling locations. The results of the election indicate that the top two (2) candidates for the City Council, having received the most votes, are: XXXXX, and XXXXXX.
In addition, the final results of the votes cast for Measure SM (Public Safety Parcel Tax) reflect that XXXXX votes were cast in support of Measure SM, and XXXXXX votes were cast in opposition to Measure SM. The measure required a two-thirds (2/3) or 66.67% vote in favor to pass. The votes in favor of the measure totaled XXXX%, Measure SM was therefore XXX approved.
FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
There is no fiscal impact to certifying the election.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council accept the official canvass of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, and adopt Resolution No. R-24- 33 declaring the results. If Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to accept the official canvass of the General Municipal Election and Special Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, and adopt Resolution No. R-24-33 declaring the results thereof.”
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. R-24-33
2. Exhibit A - County Certification of Results and Statement of Votes