55B - ADOPT RESO FOR COUNCIL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 19, 2020 TITLE ADOPT RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SANTA ANA COUNCIL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT PER CHARTER SECTION 401 CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: _••e• 97 ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 111 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO /s/ Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution to determine compliance with the Santa Ana residency requirement per Charter Section 401. DISCUSSION Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 401, "to be eligible to be elected to the office of councilmember, a person must be a qualified voter and a thirty (30) day resident of the ward from which the candidate is nominated at the time nomination papers are issued as provided for in the Elections Code of the State of California, except that the mayor need only be a registered voter and thirty (30) day resident of the city at such time." The Santa Ana Council Residency Policy will provide guidance to potential candidates seeking elective office in the City of Santa Ana to provide acceptable supporting documentation that must be current and valid for a date not less than 30 days from the date the nomination paper is issued. In addition, the policy will require elected officials to submit proof of residency annually throughout the entire term of office to the Clerk of the Council. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #7 - Team Santa Ana, Objective #2 (establish communication plans to engage and inform employees and the community about City activities). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Exhibits: 1. Resolution Exhibit "A" - Council Residency Policy 55B-1