REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of Returns of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election
Report
BACKGROUND
A Consolidated Special Municipal Election was held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election. California Elections Code Section 9269 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 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 December 6, 2018.
It should be noted that Raj Chahal submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission to the City via email on December 5, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
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 as conducted by the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters in accordance 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 51,068
2. Total Ballots Cast 35,788
3. Voter Turnout 70.08%
B. OFFICES AND NAMES OF CANDIDATES AND TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED:
1. Mayor
i. Lisa M. Gillmor 23,334
ii. Anthony J. Becker 8,127
2. Council District 2
i. Raj Chahal 2,690
ii. Nancy Biagini 1,859
iii. Mario Bouza 493
3. Council District 3
i. Karen A. Hardy 3,578
ii. Srinivasan Sambathkumar 1,446
4. City Clerk
i. Hosam Haggag 7,079
ii. Robert J. O’Keefe 6,662
iii. Roseann LaCoursiere 4,952
iv. Peta Roberts 4,231
v. Christopher R. Stampolis 3,604
vi. Thomas MacDevitt 1,776
5. Measure M City of Santa Clara Commercial Cannabis Activity
i. Yes 25,613
ii. No 7,789
6. Measure N Advisory Vote: By District Council Elections -
Charter Amendment
i. Yes 21,902
ii. No 9,208
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> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election and declare the following candidates elected: Lisa M. Gillmor for Mayor for a full term of four years ending 2022; Raj Chahal for Councilmember for District 2 for a full term of four years ending 2022; Karen A. Hardy for Councilmember for District 3 for a full term of four years ending 2022; and Hosam Haggag for City Clerk for a partial term ending 2020.
Staff
Approved by: Nadine Nader, Appointed City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Declaring the Results of the Election
2. Exhibit A - Certificate of Election Results
3. Exhibit B - Official Final Results Cumulative Totals