20A - AA FOR SIG VERIFICATION COSTS

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2020 TITLE APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $710,000 TO SUPPORT THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SIGNATURE VERIFICATION AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE MAY 19, 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on V Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2i1 Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO /s/Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $710,000 to fund the costs associated with the May 19, 2020 special election. DISCUSSION At the February 18, 2020 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted the certificate as to verification of signatures from the Orange County Registrar of Voters and the certificate of sufficiency from the Clerk of the Council. At the same meeting, the City Council also adopted resolutions calling for a special municipal election for the submission of (1) the question of the recall of Councilmember Cecilia Iglesias, (2) the election of candidates to fill the vacancy if the recall prevails, and (3) adopting Candidate Statement regulations for candidates pursuant to Elections Code section 13307. STRATEGIC PLAN Approval of this agreement allows us to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Priority #1 (establish a comprehensive community engagement initiative to expand access to information and create opportunities for stakeholders to play an active role in discussing public policy and setting priorities). FISCAL IMPACT Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $710,000 from the General Fund balance to the Clerk of the Council, Contractual Services account no. 01107031 62300 for the costs of the signature verification and the May 19, 2020 special election. 20A-1