REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of Returns of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election held on March 5, 2024 with the Statewide Presidential Primary Election
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
A Consolidated Special Municipal Election was held on March 5, 2024 with the Statewide Presidential Primary Election. California Elections Code Section 9296 and 10262 requires that the City Clerk, as the City elections official, to certify the results of the election to the City Council, and that the City Council adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election no later than the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following presentation of the 28-day canvass of returns. The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters canvassed the returns of the election and presented the certified results to the City on April 5, 2024. (Attachment 2)
DISCUSSION
Consistent with the California Elections Code, staff brings forward this report and has prepared a resolution, Attachment 1, for adoption. Attached is the official canvass of the returns of said election with the appropriate provisions of the California Elections Code. (Attachment 3) The result of said election is as follows:
A. TOTAL NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST IN THE CITY:
1. Registered Voters 58,207
2. Total Ballots Cast 21,934
3. Voter Turnout 37.68%
B. MEASURES AND TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED:
1. Measure A - Charter Amendment
i. Yes 6,580
ii. No 13,735
2. Measure B - Charter Amendment
iii. Yes 5,680
iv. No 14,887
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
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