HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-23 - Calling for the General ElectionCITY OF COSTA MESA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provision of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of
California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 5, 2024, for the election of
Municipal Officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating
to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Costa Mesa, California,
on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor
for the full term of two years; and for the election of members of the City Council to represent the
First, Second, and Sixth Districts, for the full term of four years.
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in the form and content as
required by law.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to coordinate with the
County of Orange Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices,
printed matter, and all supplies, equipment, and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to
properly and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 4. That the vote centers for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of
the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day
when said vote centers shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code Section 10242, except as
provided in Sections 14212 and 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California; and the
vote centers shall be open any other dates and times as specified by the Orange County
Registrar of Voters.
SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, said election shall be held
and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City
Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in
the time, form, and manner required by law.
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SECTION 7. That in the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and
the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the County of Orange Registrar of
Voters, the City Council, in accordance with Election Code Section 15651(a), shall set a date and
time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will
determine the tie by lot.
SECTION 8. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and all
reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly
submitted bill.
SECTION 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4t" day of June, 2024.
John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, dty Clerk
Elections Official
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimberly Hall Barf6w, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
foregoing Resolution No. 2024-23 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of June, 2024, by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHAVEZ, GAMEROS, MARR, REYNOLDS, HARLAN, AND
STEPHENS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HARPER.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa
Mesa this 5th day of June, 2024.
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BRENDA GRE N, CITY CLERK
ELECTIONS OFFICIAL
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