City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 7, 2024
From: Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
Subject
Results of the City of Vernon April 9, 2024 General Municipal Election Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06 reciting the facts and declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on April 9, 2024, and ratifying adoption of Ordinance No. 1294 (Measure X), establishing a transient occupancy tax in the City of Vernon by adding Section 3.22 to the Vernon Municipal Code.
Background
On November 7, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-26 calling for the April 9, 2024 General Municipal Election to fill one Council seat and submitting Measure X to the Voters.
On April 9, 2024 the General Municipal Election was held in conformance with the City Charter, Vernon Municipal Code, California Election Code, and the Federal Voting Rights Act.
Pursuant to Election 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 the candidate and for and against Measure X.
Based on these results, Crystal Larios was elected to the City Council for a full five-year term ending April 2029. Measure X, the full text of which is encompassed in Ordinance No. 1294, was approved by a majority of the voters casting ballots.
Following adoption of the resolution reciting the election results, the Interim City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Council Member and, pursuant to the City of Vernon Charter Article III, Chapters 3.5 and 3.6, Mayor Pro Tem Judith Merlo will serve as the Mayor and Council Member Melissa Ybarra will serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2024-06
2. Ordinance No. 1294