HomeMy WebLinkAbout20A - AA FOR SIG VERIFICATION COSTSREQUEST 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:
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As Recommended
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As Amended
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Ordinance on V Reading
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Ordinance on 2i1 Reading
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Implementing Resolution
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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.
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Appropriation Adjustment For Costs Associated with the May 19, 2020 Special Election
March 3, 2020
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Daisy Gomez Kathryn Downs, CPA
Clerk of the Council Executive Director
Finance and Management Services Agency
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