Title
Adoption of Resolution Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the Special Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (City Clerk 2220)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council is required to adopt a resolution to certify the results of the Special Municipal Election.
BACKGROUND
Elections Code Section 10262 requires the governing body of the City to adopt a resolution declaring the results of an election.
DISCUSSION
The Certificates of Election Results for the election held on April 9, 2019 are attached (Exhibit 1).
Measures for certification:
Measure A, the Caring Alameda Act, confirming the Council’s action to permit a homeless wellness center on a 3.65-acre parcel on McKay Avenue, passed by a majority vote.
Measure B, a proposed Initiative to change the land use and zoning designations for a 3.65-acre parcel on McKay Avenue, did not receive a majority vote and did not pass.
ALTERNATIVES
The Elections Code requires the City Council to adopt a resolution certifying the election results at its next regular meeting, so there are not any other actions the Council can take.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
$650,000 was appropriated for the election as part of the mid-year budget adjustment approved by the City Council on March 19, 2019, and added to the City Clerk’s Election Program in the General Fund (account 001-2220-61060).
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
Alameda Municipal Code Section 3-63 and Elections Code Section 10262.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental review is not required to certify the results of the City’s municipal election.
CLIMATE IMPACTS
There are no climate impacts associated with this resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution declaring canvass of returns and results of the Special Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager concurs with the City Clerk recommendation to adopt the resolution declaring canvass of returns and results of the Special Municipal Election.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Financial Impact Section Reviewed,
Elena Adair, Finance Director
Exhibit:
1. Certificates of Election Results
cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager