Resolution No. 2020-040 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON.
CALIFORNIA. REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE
CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021
SECTION 1 . Recitals.
A. A General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Vernon on April 13, 2021 .
B. In the course of conducting the election it is necessary for the City to request
services of the County of Los Angeles.
C. All necessary expenses in performing these services shall be paid by the City of
Vernon.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines
that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3: Pursuant to the provisions of Elections Code Section 10002. the
Vernon City Council requests that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors permit
the County Election Department to provide the following services for use in conducting its
election:
1 . Provide appropriate forms for candidate statements, arguments and rebuttals and
other forms required by the County;
2. Provide signature verification services as needed;
3. Print and mail official ballots and sample ballot booklet: and
4. Prepare and mail multilingual ballot materials in accordance with the Voting Rights
Act.
SECTION 4. The City shall reimburse the County for services performed when the
work is completed and upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill.
Resolution No. 2020-40
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SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of Nov-;; 'er, 2020.
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LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
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LISA POPE, city Clerk
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A NOLD AL&REZ-GLASMAN,
Interim City Attorney
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-40 was passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Vernon at the regular meeting on November 3, 2020 by the following
vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Davis, Gonzales, Menke, Ybarra, Lopez
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue,Vernon,California 90058
Telephone(323)583-8811
November 4, 2020
Celia Zavala, Executive Officer
Board of Supervisors,County of Los Angeles
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room 383
Los Angeles,CA 90012
Re: Resolution No. 2020-39 — Calling and Giving Notice of an All-Mail Ballot Election
Resolution No. 2020-40—Requesting County Services
Dear Ms. Zavala:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution Nos. 2020-39 and 2020-40 that were approved by
City Council on November 3,2020.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Lisa Pope at (323) 583-8811 ext.
546.
Very truly yours,
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Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosures
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Resolution Nos. 2020-39, 2020-40
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue,Vernon,California 90058
Telephone(323)583-8811
November 4, 2020
Dean C. Logan
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Los Angeles County
Election Coordination Unit, 2"d Floor, Rm. 2003
12400 E. Imperial Highway
Norwalk,CA 90650
Email: ecu@rrcc.lacounty gov
Re: Resolution No. 2020-39 — Calling and Giving Notice of an All-Mail Ballot Election
Resolution No. 2020-40—Requesting County Services
Dear Mr. Logan:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution Nos. 2020-39 and 2020-40 that were approved by
City Council on November 3, 2020.
If you have any questions regarding this matter,please contact Lisa Pope at (323)583-8811 ext.
546.
Very truly yours,
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Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosures
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Resolution Nos. 2020-39,2020-40
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STAFF REPORT
City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-360-2020
Submitted by: Lisa Pope
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 3, 2020
SUBJECT
April 13, 2021 General Municipal Election
Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-39 calling and giving notice of an all-mail ballot General Municipal Election
to be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 for the election of a City Council Member as required by the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-40 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to
render specified services to the City relating the conduct of the General Municipal Election to be held on
Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Background:
Pursuant to Vernon Charter Section 5.1 and Municipal Code Section 2.118, the City of Vernon conducts
all-mail ballot General Municipal Elections on the second Tuesday of April each year. The City Council is
required to adopt various resolutions to begin the election process.
Resolution Calling the Election
The first resolution calls the election on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, for the election of one member of the
City Council for a full five (5) year term.
Resolution Requesting County Services
The second resolution requests the services of the Los Angeles County Election Department to provide
appropriate forms, and signature verification services, and prepare, print and mail official ballots and
ballot materials.
Candidate Statement Regulations
Elections Code Section 13307 allows candidates to prepare a candidate statement for inclusion in the
voter's pamphlet.
On October 21, 2014, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-64 adopting regulations regarding
candidate statements submitted to voters in a general municipal or special municipal election. This
resolution applies to the April 2021 election.
Ballot Drop-Off Locations
In prior elections, the City has offered an additional ballot drop-off location on election day. Staff will
consider options for providing the best value for voters and will inform voters of such.
Nomination Period
The nomination period for the April 13, 2021 Election begins December 21, 2020, at which time
candidates may obtain nomination papers and required filing materials from the City Clerk Department.
The last day to file nomination papers is January 19, 2021 (since City Hall is closed Friday, January 15
and Monday, January 18, 2021). If an incumbent fails to file, the period is extended to January 25, 2021.
Fiscal Impact:
Account No. 011 .1003.596300 has $25,000 which is expected to be sufficient to cover the cost of the
election.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2020-39
2. Resolution No. 2020-40
3. Resolution 2014-64 adopted October 21, 2014
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KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATICN SHEILA KUEHL
500 WEST TEMPLE STREET. ROOM 383
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90012 JANICE HAHN
CELIA ZAVALA (213) 974-1411 • www.bos.lacounty.gov
EXECUTIVE OFFICER KATHRYN BARGER
January 6, 2021 COV CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RECEIVED
Ms. Lisa Pope, City Clerk
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue EEB8'21prt6:52
Vernon, CA 90058
Dear Ms. Pope:
At its meeting held January 5, 2021, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
approved the City of Vernon's request to render specified services relating to the
conduct of a General Municipal Election, to be held on April 13, 2021.
In addition, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk was instructed to comply with the
City's request, provided that the City pays all related costs.
Sincerely,
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Celia Zavala
Executive Officer
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c: Deborah R. Juarez, Records
Management Assistant
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