RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND ACCEPTING THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER’S CERTIFICATE
OF THE RESULTS OF THE OFFICIAL CANVASS
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Santa Maria, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in conjunction with the Statewide General Election; and
WHEREAS, a notice of the election was given in the time, form, and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted; that votes were cast, received, and canvassed; and the returns made and declared in the time, form, and manner as required by the provisions of Santa Maria Municipal Code §2-25.02 and the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in general law cities; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara County Elections Department canvassed the returns of the election; the County Elections Department has certified the results to the City Council (Exhibit A).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY C OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the total number of votes cast in the City of Santa Maria for the office of Mayor was 26,852; for Councilmember District 1 was 5,031; for Councilmember District 2 was 6,176; for City Clerk was 26,852; and for City Treasurer was 26,852.
SECTION 2. That the names of the persons voted for at the election for Mayor is as follows:
Mayor: Votes:
Alice M. Patino 11,007
Diana Perez 10,951
William “Will” Smith 1,749
Andrew “Andy” Foster 1,349
SECTION 3. That the names of the persons voted for at the election for a Member of the City Council for District 1 is as follows:
District 1: Votes:
Carlos Escobedo 2,695
Maria Salguero 1,658
Adilene Rojas-Alejo 283
2 SECTION 4. That the names of the persons voted for at the election for a Member of the City Council for District 2 is as follows:
District 2: Votes:
Gloria Flores 1,969
Benjamin Ortiz 1,923
Mike Cordero 1,715
SECTION 5. That the name of the person voted for at the election for City Clerk is as follows:
City Clerk: Votes:
Patti Rodriguez 21,225
SECTION 6. That the name of the person voted for at the election for City Treasurer is as follows:
City Treasurer: Votes:
Teressa Hall 20,961
SECTION 7. The number of votes given in the city to each of the persons named above for the respective offices for which the persons were candidates attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 8. The City Council does declare and determine that Alice M. Patino was elected as Mayor for the full term of four years.
SECTION 9. The City Council does declare and determine that Carlos Escobedo was elected as Member of the City Council for District 1 for the full term of four years.
SECTION 10. The City Council does declare and determine that Gloria Flores was elected as Member of the City Council for District 2 for the full term of four years.
SECTION 11. The City Council does declare and determine that Patti Rodriquez was elected as City Clerk for the full term of four years.
SECTION 12. The City Council does declare and determine that Teressa Hall was elected as City Treasurer for the full term of four years.
SECTION 13. That the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed by the Chief Deputy City Clerk and authenticated; that the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it, and file it in the office of the City Clerk. Each and all persons so elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected.
3 SECTION 14. That the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 15. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 17th day of December 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
Exhibit A – Certification of Final Results
Election Summary Report
Statement of Votes Cast
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager