REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of Returns of the Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 3, 2020 with the Statewide Presidential Election
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
A Consolidated Municipal Election was held on November 3, 2020 with the Statewide Presidential Election. California elections Code Section 9296 and 10262 require that the City Council adopt a Resolution reciting the facts of the election no later than the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following presentation of the 30-day canvass of returns.
DISCUSSION
Consistent with the California Elections Code, staff brings forward this report and has prepared a resolution for adoption. Attached is the official canvass of the returns of said election with the appropriate provisions of the California Elections Code. The results of said election is as follows:
A. TOTAL NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST IN THE CITY:
1. Registered Voters 58,593
2. Total Ballots Cast 49,286
3. Voter Turnout 84.12%
B. OFFICE AND NAMES OF CANDIDATES AND TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED:
Councilmember - District 1
Kathy Watanabe 3,121, 53.52%
Harbir K. Bhatia 2,710, 46.48%
Total Votes Cast for District 1: 5,831
Councilmember - District 4
Kevin Nara Park 3,873, 57.24%
Teresa O’Neill 2,893, 42.76%
Total Votes Cast for District 4: 6,766
Councilmember - District 5
Sudhanshu “Suds” Jain 4,335, 60.61%
Bob O’Keefe 2,817, 39.39%
Total Votes Cast for District 5: 7,152
Councilmember - District 6
Anthony J. Becker 3,452, 40.20%
Robert L. Mezzetti, II 3,157, 36.76%
Gautam “Gary” Barve 1,979, 23.04%
Total Votes Cast for District 6: 8,588
City Clerk
Hosam Haggag 33,548, 100%
Total Votes Cast for City Clerk: 33,548
Chief of Police
Pat Nikolai 33,880, 100%
Total Votes Cast for Chief of Police: 33,880
C. MEASURES AND TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED:
Measure E - TOT
i. Yes 33,183, 73.57%
ii. No 11,923, 26.43%
Total Votes Cast for Measure E: 45,106
FISCAL IMPACT
There was no fiscal impact in the preparation of this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> .
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 3, 2020 with the Statewide Presidential Election and declare the following candidates elected: Kathy Watanabe for Councilmember in Council District 1, Kevin Nara Park for Councilmember in Council District 4, Sudhanshu “Suds” Jain for Councilmember in Council District 5, Anthony J. Becker for Councilmember in Council District 6, Hosam Haggag for City Clerk and Pat Nikolai for Chief of Police each for a four-year term ending 2024.
Staff
Reviewed by Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Hosam Haggag, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Declaring the Results of the Election
2. Exhibit A - Certificate of Election Results
3. Exhibit B - Official Final Results