Resolution No. 2017-014RESOLUTION NO. 2017-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 11, 2017,
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 11, 2017, 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 a part
hereto 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 11, 2017, was 41, with no provisional ballots cast.
SECTION 5: The names of the persons voted for at the
General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council, in order as they appeared on the official ballot, are as
follows:
Melissa Anna Ybarra
SECTION 6: The following are declared to be the results of
said General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council:
Melissa Anna Ybarra 39 votes
Section 7: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
declares that Melissa Anna Ybarra, was elected as member of the City
Council for the full term of five (5) years.
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SECTION 8: 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 9: 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 10: The measure voted upon (Measure Q) at the April
11, 2017, General Municipal Election was as follows:
MEASURE Q:
Shall an ordinance be adopted to authorize the
levy of a 6% utility users' tax on
YES
electricity, gas, telecommunications, video
and water utility services, with exemptions
for residential services provided to persons
NO
with disabilities and low income households?
SECTION 11: The number of votes given in the one voting
precinct in the City for and against the measure are as listed in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 12: The City Council does declare and determine
that, as a result of the General Municipal Election, a simple majority
of the voters voting on Measure Q did not vote in favor of the
measure, and the measure was not carried, and shall not be deemed
approved and adopted.
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SECTION 13: 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;
(4) The number of votes given to the person;
(5) The measures voted upon; and
(6) The total number of votes given in the City for and
against the measures.
SECTION 14: 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 18th day of April, 2017.
Name: Meliss8J'A. Ybarra
Title: Mayor / -Te
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2017-14, 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 18, 2017, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this 2� day of April, 2017, at Vernon, California.
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UPDATED STAFF REPORT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 18, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk `` ..
Originator: Matthew Ceballo , Deputy 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 11, 2017, 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 17, 2017 at I p.m. for the April 11, 2017 Election.
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed approval is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") review, because it is an 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 11,
2017, declaring that Melissa Anna Ybarra is elected to the Office of Member of the City
Council; and
D. Declaring that Measure Q is not approved; and
E. Authorize the City Clerk to deliver the Certificate of Election and administer the Oath of
Office to Melissa Anna Ybarra.
Page 1 of 3
Background
On April 11, 2017, 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 and to submit to the voters of the City of
Vernon the following Measure:
Measure Q:
Shall an ordinance be adopted to authorize the levy of a 6%
utility users' tax on electricity, gas, telecommunications, video
and water utility services, with exemptions for residential
services provided to persons with disabilities and low income
households?
As of the closing of the nomination period on January 17, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., Melissa Anna Ybarra
was the only official candidate.
On March 13, 2017, eighty-five (85) vote -by -mail ballots were mailed. Subsequently one (1) vote -
by -mail ballot was re -issued for a change of address. As of 8 p.m. on April 11, 2017 forty-three
(43) ballots were received, no other ballots were received afterwards. Of the ballots received,
twenty-eight (28) were processed for signature verification; thereby leaving a total of fifteen (15)
ballots pending signature verification processing from the County (one of which, is a provisional
ballot). The outstanding ballots were canvassed at the final canvassing on April 17, 2017.
The City Clerk disallowed one (1) ballot due to the County's inability to verify the signature. After
a review of the signed ballot envelope, compared with the Voter Affidavit provided by the County,
the Elections Official deemed that the signature did not match.
In addition, the Elections Official brought forward a challenge on one (1) signed ballot envelope,
in accordance with Election Codes 15105, 15106, and 14240. The challenge brought before the
Canvass Board by the Elections Official was based on documented evidence indicating the voter
no longer resided at the address indicated on the signed ballot envelope.
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 17, 2017 in City Hall Council Chambers 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 18, 2017.
Page 2of3
As of the semi-final canvassing that took place on the day of Election, April 11, 2017 at 8 p.m.,
the vote tally was as follows:
Councilmember Seat
Canvassing Date
MELISSA ANNA
UNDERVOTE
OVERVOTE
YBARRA
April 11, 2017
24
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(Preliminary
Canvass)
April 17, 2017
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(Final Canvass)
Canvass Results
39
2
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Total Ballots
41
Canvassed
Measure Q
Canvassing Date
YES
NO
UNDERVOTE
OVERVOTE
April 11, 2017
10
12
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(Preliminary
Canvass)
April 17, 2017
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(Final Canvass)
Canvass Results
14
23
4
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Total Ballots
41
Canvassed
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 11, 2017,
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.)
Page 3 of 3
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 11, 2017,
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 11, 2017, 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 a part
hereto 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 150G1(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 11, 2017, was 41, with no provisional ballots cast.
SECTION 5: The names of the persons voted for at the
General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council, in order as they appeared on the official ballot, are as
follows:
Melissa Anna Ybarra
SECTION 6: The following are declared to be the results of
said General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council:
Melissa Anna Ybarra 39 votes
Section 7: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
declares that Melissa Anna Ybarra, was elected as member of the City
Council for the full term of five (5) years.
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SECTION 8: 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 9: 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 10: The measure voted upon (Measure Q) at the April
11, 2017, General Municipal Election was as follows:
MEASURE Q:
Shall an ordinance be adopted to authorize the
levy of a 6o utility users' tax on
YES
electricity, gas, telecommunications, video
and water utility services, with exemptions
for residential services provided to persons
NO
with disabilities and low income households?
SECTION 11: The number of votes given in the one voting
precinct in the City for and against the measure are as listed in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 12: The City Council does declare and determine
that, as a result of the General Municipal Election, a simple majority
of the voters voting on Measure Q did not vote in favor of the
measure, and the measure was not carried, and shall not be deemed
approved and adopted.
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SECTION 13: 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;
(4) The number of votes given to the person;
(5) The measures voted upon; and
(6) The total number of votes given in the City for and
against the measures.
SECTION 14: 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 18th day of April, 2017.
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Za)(n4U Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney
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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 18, 2017, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of April, 2017, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 18, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
Originator: Matthew Ceballos, Deputy 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 11, 2017, 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 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 17, 2017 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 11,
2017, declaring that (name of successful candidate) is elected to the Office
of Member of the City Council; and
D. Declaring that Measure Q is approved/not approved
E. Authorize the City Clerk to deliver the Certificate of Election and administer the Oath of
Office to (name of successful candidate).
Page 1 of 3
Background
On April 11, 2017, 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 and to submit to the voters of the City of
Vernon the following Measure:
Measure Q:
Shall an ordinance be adopted to authorize the levy of a 6%
utility users' tax on electricity, gas, telecommunications, video
and water utility services, with exemptions for residential
services provided to persons with disabilities and low income
households?
As of the closing of the nomination period on January 17, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., Melissa Anna Ybarra
was the only official candidate.
On March 13, 2017, eighty-five (85) vote -by -mail ballots were mailed. Subsequently one (1) vote -
by -mail ballot was re -issued for a change of address. As of 8 p.m. on April 11, 2017 forty-three
(43) ballots were received. Of the ballots received, twenty-eight (28) were processed for signature
verification; thereby leaving a total of fifteen (15) ballots pending signature verification processing
from the County (one of which, is a provisional ballot). The outstanding ballots will be canvassed
at the final canvassing scheduled for April 17, 2017.
The City Clerk disallowed one (1) ballot due to the County's inability to verify the signature. After
a review of the signed ballot envelope, compared with the Voter Affidavit provided by the County,
the Elections Official deemed that the signature did not match.
In addition, the Elections Official brought forward a challenge on one (1) signed ballot envelope,
in accordance with Election Codes 15105, 15106, and 14240. The challenge brought before the
Canvass Board by the Elections Official was based on documented evidence indicating the voter
no longer resided at the address indicated on the signed ballot envelope.
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 17, 2017 in City Hall Council Chambers 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 18, 2017.
Page 2 of 3
As of the semi-final canvassing that took place on the day of Election, April 11, 2017 at 8 p.m.,
the vote tally was as follows:
Councilmember Seat
YBARRA
UNDERVOTE
OVERVOTE
April 11, 2017
24
2
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Total Votes
Canvassed
26
Measure Q
YES
NO
UNDERVOTE
OVERVOTE
April 11, 2017
10
12
4
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Total Votes
Canvassed
26
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 11, 2017,
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 17, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.)
Page 3 of 3
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 11, 2017,
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 11, 2017, 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 a part
hereto 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 11, 2017, was , with no provisional ballots cast.
SECTION 5: The names of the persons voted for at the
General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council, in order as they appeared on the official ballot, are as
follows:
Melissa Anna Ybarra
SECTION 6: The following are declared to be the results of
said General Municipal Election for the office of member of the City
Council:
Melissa Anna Ybarra votes
Section 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: The measure voted upon (Measure Q) at the April
11, 2017, General Municipal Election was as follows:
MEASURE Q:
Shall an ordinance be adopted to authorize the
levy of a 6% utility users' tax on
YES
electricity, gas, telecommunications, video
and water utility services, with exemptions
for residential services provided to persons
NO
with disabilities and low income households?
SECTION 11: The number of votes given in the one voting
precinct in the City for and against the measure are as listed in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 12: The City Council does declare and determine
that, as a result of the General Municipal Election, a simple majority
of the voters voting on Measure Q did [did not] vote in favor of the
measure, and the measure was carried [was not carried], and shall
[not] be deemed approved and adopted.
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SECTION 13: 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;
(4) The number of votes given to the person;
(5) The measures voted upon; and
(6) The total number of votes given in the City for and
against the measures.
SECTION 14: 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 18th day of April, 2017.
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Zaynah Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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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 18, 2017, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of April, 2017, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
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