55C - RESO - REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTY FOR PETITION VERIFICATION

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Medical Cannabis Initiative - Petition February 4, 2013 Page 2 The City has been informed by the Orange County Registrar of the Voters that the charge for signature verification is $3.40 per signature. A full count of the petition would cost approximately $57,830.60, while a random count will cost approximately $1,734. These costs are to be paid for by the City. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9115, the random count must result in a number that is within 95% to 110% of the required valid signatures, if not a full count must be conducted. If necessary, the full count must be completed within 60 working days of the date the petition was filed. Additionally, Election Code § allows the City Council to request a report from City staff addressing any or all of the following issues as it relates to the approval of said initiative: (1) Its fiscal impact to the City budget. (2) Its effect on the internal consistency of the City's general and specific plans, including the housing element, the consistency between planning and zoning, and the limitations on city actions under Section 65008 of the Government Code and Chapters 4.2 (commencing with Section 65913) and 4.3 (commencing with Section 65915) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (3) Its effect on the use of land, the impact on the availability and location of housing, and the ability of the City to meet its regional housing needs. (4) Its impact on funding for infrastructure of all types, including, but not limited to, transportation, schools, parks, and open space. The report may also discuss whether the measure would be likely to result in increased infrastructure costs or savings, including the costs of infrastructure maintenance, to current residents and businesses. (5) Its impact on the community's ability to attract and retain business and employment. (6) Its impact on the uses of vacant parcels of land. (7) Its impact on agricultural lands, open space, traffic congestion, existing business districts, and developed areas designated for revitalization. (8) And any other matters the legislative body requests to be in the report. The report shall be presented to the City Council no later than 30 days after the City certifies the sufficiency of the petition. FISCAL IMPACT In order to ensure that sufficient funds are available, authorization is requested to reimburse the County for signature verification in an amount not to exceed $58,000. Funds are available in Account No. 011-05015-62300. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt Services Agency 55C-2