Resolution No. 2016-017RESOLUTION NO. 2016-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 12, 2016,
DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted
in the City of Vernon, California, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1201, the election was
conducted entirely by vote -by -mail ballot pursuant to Section 4000, et
seq., of the Elections Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and
manner as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, an election officer was appointed, vote -by -mail
ballots were properly sent to all registered voters, and in all
respects the election was held and conducted, the votes were cast,
received and canvassed, and the returns were made and declared in the
time, form and manner required by the City Charter and the Elections
Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk canvassed the returns of the
election and has certified the results to the City Council, which
certification and results are received, attached and made part hereof
as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, because it is an organizational or administrative
activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect
physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute
a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Moreover,
even if the activity in question were a project, it would be exempt
from CEQA review, in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant
effect on the environment.
SECTION 3: One (1) voting precinct was established for the
purpose of holding said Election, consisting of the regular election
precinct in the City as established for the holding of State and
County elections.
SECTION 4: The whole number of vote -by -mail voter ballots
legally cast in the City for the General Municipal Election held on
April 12, 2016, was 36, with no provisional ballots cast.
SECTION 5: The following are declared to be the results of
said General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council:
W. Michael McCormick 14 votes
Leticia Lopez 21 votes
David J. Ybarra* 1 votes
*David J. Ybarra did not file official candidacy papers for the
election.
Section 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
declares that Leticia Lopez, was elected as member of the City Council
for the full term of five ( 5 ) years.
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SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall immediately make and
deliver to the person so elected a Certificate of Election signed by
the City Clerk and authenticated.
SECTION 8: The City Clerk shall also administer to the
person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of
the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it and file
it in the Office of the City Clerk. The person so elected shall then
be inducted into the respective office to which he/she has been
elected.
SECTION 9: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall
enter on the records of the City Council of the City, a statement of
the result of the election, showing:
(1) The number of ballots cast in the City;
(2) The names of the person voted for;
(3) For what office the person was voted for; and
(4) The number of votes given to the person.
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SECTION 10: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Byun, Deput City Attorney
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Name: Will'am J. Davis
Title: Mayor / M&ypr
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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I, Maria E . Ayala , City Clerk /-9�t�,ri�t rl�k° of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2016-17, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
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STAFF REPORT
U'PDA_T,ED STAFF REPORT
City Clerk Department
DATE: April 19, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
RE: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Reciting the
Fact of the General Municipal Election held on April 12, 2016, Declaring the
Result and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law
***** NOTE*****
This staff report was updated as of the results from the second canvassing that took place on
April 18, 2016 at 1 p.m. for the April 12, 2016 Election.
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed approval is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") review, because it is an organizational or administrative activity of government
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore
does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Moreover,
even if the activity in question were a project, it would be exempt from CEQA review, in
accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Accept the Certificate of Canvass.
C. Adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held April 12,
2016, declaring that Leticia Lopez is elected to the Office of Member of the City Council;
and
D. Authorize the City Clerk to deliver the Certificate of Election and administer the Oath of
Office to Leticia Lopez.
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Background
On April 12, 2016, a General Municipal Election was held for the purpose of electing one member
to the City Council for the full term of five (5) years. As of the closing of the nomination period
on January 20, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., W. Michael McCormick was the only official candidate. As of
March 29, 2016, the closing of the write-in candidate period, Leticia Lopez was the only individual
to file as a write-in candidate.
On March 14, 2016, sixty-five (65) vote -by -mail ballots were mailed. Subsequently seven (7)
vote -by -mail ballots were also issued for new registered voters. As of 8 p.m. on April 12, 2016
33 (thirty-three) ballots were received. Of the ballots received, 29 (twenty-nine) were processed
for signature verification, and canvassed on April 12, 2016. The City Clerk disallowed 1 (one)
ballot due to lack of signature on ballot envelope AND that it was not a residential address within
the City of Vernon; in addition, 3 (three) ballots were not able to be processed for signature
verification in time for the semi-final canvassing, and will be canvassed at the final canvassing
scheduled for April 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Pursuant to State of California Elections Code 3020(b), vote -by -mail ballots postmarked on or
before the election date and received no later than three days after the election shall be timely cast.
The City of Vernon, in accordance with State elections laws has noticed the final canvassing to
take place on Monday, April 18, 2016 in City Hall Council Chambers at 1:00 p.m. so as to account
for any and all eligible vote -by -mail ballots received within this timeframe.
Updated Information
The Office of the City Clerk received an additional four (4) ballots, postmarked April 12, 2016,
on April 14, 2016. All four ballots were processed for signature verification through the County.
There were a total of seven (7) ballots that were canvassed on April 18, 2016.
As of the final canvassing that took place on April 18, 2016 at 1 p.m., the vote tally was as follows:
Councilmember Seat
Canvassing Date
Lopez
McCormick
Ybarra*
Sub -Total
Votes
April 12, 2016
(Preliminary Canvassing)
15
13
1
29
April 18, 2016
(Final Canvassing)
6
1
0
7
Total Votes Canvassed
36
*Individual did not submit official nomination candidacy forms.
The results of final canvassing will be summarized in the City Clerk's Certification of Canvass,
and will be incorporated as part of the proposed Resolution, and will be made available at the
meeting.
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Fiscal Impact
There is no negative fiscal impact.
Attachment(s)
1. Draft Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held on April 12, 2016,
and Declaring the Results.
(Final Resolution for this item will be disseminated at the meeting pending the final canvassing
of the ballots scheduled to be held on April 18, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
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RECEIVED
APR 14 2016 RECEIVED
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE APR 13 2016
STAFF REPORT CITY ADMINISTRATION
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT *
DATE: April 19, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
RE: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, Reciting the
Fact of the General Municipal Election held on April 12, 2016, Declaring the
Result and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed approval is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") review, because it is an organizational or administrative activity of government
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore
does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Moreover,
even if the activity in question were a project, it would be exempt from CEQA review, in
accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
Final determination to be announced at the City Council Meeting pending the second Canvassing
of the Votes scheduled for Monday, April 18, 2016 at I p.m. in Council Chambers.
B. Accept the Certificate of Canvass.
C. Adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held April 12,
2016, declaring that (name of successful candidate) is elected to the Office
of Member of the City Council; and
D. Authorize the City Clerk to deliver the Certificate of Election and administer the Oath of
Office to (name of successful candidate).
Background
On April 12, 2016, a General Municipal Election was held for the purpose of electing one member
to the City Council for the full term of five (5) years.
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As of the closing of the nomination period on January 20, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., W. Michael
McCormick was the only official candidate. As of March 29, 2016, the closing of the write-in
candidate period, Leticia Lopez was the only individual to file as a write-in candidate.
On March 14, 2016, sixty-five (65) vote -by -mail ballots were mailed. Subsequently seven (7)
vote -by -mail ballots were also issued for new registered voters. As of 8 p.m. on April 12, 2016
33 (thirty-three) ballots were received. Of the ballots received, 29 (twenty-nine) were processed
for signature verification, and canvassed on April 12, 2016. The City Clerk disallowed 1 (one)
ballot due to lack of signature on ballot envelope AND that it was not a residential address within
the City of Vernon; in addition, 3 (three) ballots were not able to be processed for signature
verification in time for the semi-final canvassing, and will be canvassed at the final canvassing
scheduled for April 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Pursuant to State of California Elections Code 3020(b), vote -by -mail ballots postmarked on or
before the election date and received no later than three days after the election shall be timely cast.
The City of Vernon, in accordance with State elections laws has noticed the final canvassing to
take place on Monday, April 18, 2016 in City Hall Council Chambers at 1:00 p.m. so as to account
for any and all eligible vote -by -mail ballots received within this timeframe.
The final official election results will be announced at the City Council meeting on April 19, 2016.
As of the semi-final canvassing that took place on day of Election, April 12, 2016 at 8 p.m., the
vote tally was as follows:
Councilmember Seat
Lopez
McCormick
Ybarra*
April 12, 2016
15
13
1
Total Votes
Canvassed
29
*Individual did not submit official nomination candidacy forms.
The results of final canvassing will be summarized in the City Clerk's Certification of Canvass,
and will be incorporated as part of the proposed Resolution, and will be made available at the
meeting.
Fiscal Impact
There is no negative fiscal impact.
Attachment(s)
1. Draft Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held on April 12, 2016,
and Declaring the Results.
(Final Resolution for this item will be disseminated at the meeting pending the final canvassing
of the ballots scheduled to be held on April 18, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 12, 2016,
DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted
in the City of Vernon, California, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1201, the election was
conducted entirely by vote -by -mail ballot pursuant to Section 4000, et
sec.., of the Elections Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and
manner as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, an election officer was appointed, vote -by -mail
ballots were properly sent to all registered voters, and in all
respects the election was held and conducted, the votes were cast,
received and canvassed, and the returns were made and declared in the
time, form and manner required by the City Charter and the Elections
Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk canvassed the returns of the
election and has certified the results to the City Council, which
certification and results are received, attached and made part hereof
as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, because it is an organizational or administrative
activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect
physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute
a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Moreover,
even if the activity in question were a project, it would be exempt
from CEQA review, in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant
effect on the environment.
SECTION 3: One (1) voting precinct was established for the
purpose of holding said Election, consisting of the regular election
precinct in the City as established for the holding of State and
County elections.
SECTION 4: The whole number of vote -by -mail voter ballots
legally cast in the City for the General Municipal Election held on
April 12, 2016, was , with no provisional ballots cast.
SECTION 5: The following are declared to be the results of
said General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council:
W. Michael McCormick votes
Leticia Lopez _ votes
David J. Ybarra* votes
*David J. Ybarra did not file official candidacy papers for the
election.
Section 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
declares that , was elected as member of the City
Council for the full term of five (5) years.
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SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall immediately make and
deliver to the person so elected a Certificate of Election signed by
the City Clerk and authenticated.
SECTION 8: The City Clerk shall also administer to the
person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of
the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it and file
it in the Office of the City Clerk. The person so elected shall then
be inducted into the respective office to which he/she has been
elected.
SECTION 9: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall
enter on the records of the City Council of the City, a statement of
the result of the election, showing:
(1) The number of ballots cast in the City;
(2) The names of the person voted for;
(3) For what office the person was voted for; and
(4) The number of votes given to the person.
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SECTION 11: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Byun, Deputy City Attorney
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. , was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
(SEAL)
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
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