REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of Returns of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election held on June 7, 2022 with the Statewide Direct Primary Election
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
A Consolidated Special Municipal Election was held on June 7, 2022, with the Statewide Direct Primary 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 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 July 7, 2022.
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 56,913
2. Voter Turnout 18,007
B. MEASURES AND TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED:
Measure D - Charter Amendment
i. Yes 14,172 78.70%
ii. No 3,835 21.30%
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 declaring the results of the Consolidated Special Municipal Election held on June 7, 2022 with the Statewide Direct Primary Election
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 Cumulative Totals