City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 2, 2023
From: Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Subject
Results of the City of Vernon April 11, 2023 General Municipal Election Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-07 reciting the facts and declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on April 11, 2023, and ratifying adoption of Ordinance No. 1288 (Measure W), amending Section 3.20.020 of the Vernon Municipal Code to extend the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax.
Background
On November 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-42 calling the April 11, 2023 General Municipal Election to fill one Council seat and to submit Measure W to the voters.
On April 11, 2023, the General Municipal Election was held in conformance with the City Charter, Vernon Municipal Code, California Elections Code, and the Federal Voting Rights Act.
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10263, the City Council must adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the election. The Official Results, attached to the resolution, provides the details, including the total votes cast for each candidate and for and against Measure W.
Based on these results, Jesus Rivera was elected to the City Council for a full five-year term ending April 2028. Measure W, the full text of which is encompassed in Ordinance No. 1288, was approved by more than two-thirds of the voters casting ballots.
Following adoption of the resolution reciting the election results, the City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Council Member and, pursuant to City of Vernon Charter Article III, Chapters 3.5 and 3.6, Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Larios will serve as Mayor and Council Member Judith Merlo will serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2023-07
2. Ordinance No. 1288