HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - SM-1 - General Municipal Election/City Council - 12/13/2016CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2016 ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION/CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
DATE: December 7, 2016
FROM: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
PRESENTATION BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Green, City Clerk, (714) 754-5221
RECOMMENDATION:
1. City Council adopt Resolution No. 16-86 to be read by title only and further reading
waived: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016; DECLARING THE RESULTS AND
SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW; and
2. City Clerk administer the Oath of Office to the newly -elected City Council
Members; and
3. City Council reorganize by election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-14, the City's general municipal
elections are held in November of even -numbered years, concurrent with the statewide
elections. Three council seats, each serving a full term of four years, were available in the
General Municipal Election, held November 8, 2016. In addition, eight Measures were
placed on the ballot for voter consideration.
The election was consolidated with the Orange County Registrar of Voters. The results of
that election have been certified and the certification of the results and Statement of
Votes are attached to the resolution as "Exhibit A".
ANALYSIS:
The certified results of the election are considered final and are now forwarded to the
City Council for approval. The number of ballots cast in the election was 43,721. The
results of the election indicate that the top three (3) candidates having received the
most votes are: Sandra L. Genis, John Stephens, and Allan R. Mansoor.
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The final results of the votes cast for Measure V reflect that 14,937 were in support of
the measure and 24,565 did not support the measure. The measure required a
majority vote and therefore is not approved by the voters at the election.
The final results of the votes cast for Measure W reflect that 16,501 were in support of
the measure and 22,695 did not support the measure. The measure required a
majority vote and therefore is not approved by the voters at the election.
The final results of the votes cast for Measure X reflect that 21,470 were in support of
the measure and 17,845 did not support the measure. A majority of the voters voting
on Measure X did vote in favor of it and that the Measure was carried.
The final results of the votes cast for Measure Y reflect that 26,132 were in support of
the measure and 12,081 did not support the measure. A majority of the voters voting
on Measure Y did vote in favor of it and that the Measure was carried.
The final results of the votes cast for Measure Z reflect that 20,506 were in support of
the measure and 16,258 did not support the measure. However, Measure Z conflicts
with Measure Y, and although Measure Z received a majority vote, Measure Y received
a higher majority of votes cast, and therefore is not adopted, except for those provisions
that do not conflict with Measure Y.
The final results of the votes cast for Measure AA reflect that 27,098 were in support of
the measure and 11,149 did not support the measure. A majority of the voters voting
on Measure AA did vote in favor of it and that the Measure was carried.
The final results of the votes cast for Measure BB reflect that 17,591 were in support of
the measure and 20,289 did not support the measure. The measure required a
majority vote and therefore is not approved by the voters at the election.
The final results of the votes cast for Measure EE reflect that 23,295 were in support of
the measure and 12,495 did not support the measure. A majority of the voters voting
on Measure EE did vote in favor of it and that the Measure was carried.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
No alternatives have been considered, as it is a State Code requirement that the
results, certified by the Board of Supervisors, also be certified by the City Council.
FISCAL REVIEW:
No fiscal review was required for the declaration of results.
LEGAL REVIEW:
Legal has reviewed the resolution and approved as to form.
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CONCLUSION:
The election was held and conducted as required by law and the results have been
determined. The City Clerk requests that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
certifying the results of the election, followed by the oath of office to the newly elected City
Council Members, and the City Council reorganization.
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BRENDA GRE N
City Clerk
RICHARD L. FRANCIS
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
ATTACHMENTS: 1 Resolution Declaring the Results of the General
Municipal Election Held November 8. 2016.
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