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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - June 16, 1982 (43)CITY h1 COUNCIL EETING . AP Tune 16: 1982 As requested by the Council, a report concerning AB 2400 %Sher) Mail Ballot Elections was placed on the Agenda by the Citi Clerk. City Clerk Reimche apprised the Council that on March 17. 1982, the Lodi City Council by a 3 to 2 vote adopted Resolution No. 8Z-24 endorsing this bill. Because a Council- matic Election has been held in Lod: since the original endorsement. City Clerk Reimche asked the Council for an expression of their support or opposition to this bill. Provisions of the bill were then highlighted for the benefit of the Council by City Clerk Reimche. COUNCIL OPPOSES AB2400 (SHER) MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS On motion of Council Member Olson, Pinkerton second, Council opposed AB 2400 (Sher) - Mail Ballot Flections and directed the City Clerk to so advise Senator John Garamendi. State Committee on Elections and Reapportionment. The motion was carried by the following vote; Ayes; Council Members - Murphy. Olson, Pinkerton and Snider Noes: Council Members Reid Absent: Council Members - None aTY COUNCIL EKED At SIX% Mayor ROBERT,'G. MURPHV. Mayor Pro Ternpow [MyNht OLSON JAMES W. PINKERTON. It. JOHN R. (Randy) SN16ER 11-N C, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET POST OFFICE BOX 320 LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241 (209) 334-5634 June 18, 1982 Mr. Clark Goecker League-of-Ca-li-fornia Cities 1400 K Street Sacramento,,- California 95814 Dear Clark: HENRY A. GLAVIS. It. City Mana"t ALICE M. RUMCHE City cledL RONALD M. STEIN, City Attorney Please -be_,z4v_i_sed tha=t the Lodi city Council in action taken at its.regulax meeting of June 16, 1982 rescinded its eazli-er-action of support of AB 2400 (Sher) Mail Ballot Electtaas- The earlier action wa-s, passed -in March .prior to our Coun ' cilma-tic Election by a three to two vote. Three new Council member_s-were elected in April and last night rescindinct,vote carried by 4 to 1. I have beendi-rected to apprise Senator Garamendi; State Committee on'XI-ections and Reapportionment of Council's action -in this matter. Very truly yours, 1A, Alice M. Reimche City Clerk AMR/If I 0.7111 X r LeagUe of California CjUft RECEIVED IF' J )A 9: 08 Sacramento, Cap rAN - 6M4101 , les Work Together June 11, 1982 ALCE M. REIMCIJE ITY CLERK CITY OF LOO( 0"tc"s Alice Reimche PVGKI*nl Thomilso, . Cleft Dr. J City Clerk CooncO Momew, Long Soach First V" PrVerident City of Lodi Arms" "Wal Clois 23I West Pine Street Socood DVw* P,06,09"it WO a. wrww Lodi, CA 95240 Mayor, Pon NuerNrne '06, G-11'"Dear co= Alice: Counct, momtkor. f.to"I" Cl,"liclo, Don Sovinlirr9ho— Thank you for agreeing to coordinate efforts locally to gain legislative support "IECTolts 009" 111, Alarcon of AB 2400 (Sher) -r mail ballot elections. Mayor. El Centro Joirly Anwrie"non As you may know, AB 24--00—(copy enclosed) has passed out the the Assembly and itches 6: A„o is now scheduled >:v Oe m beard in the Senate -Comittee on Elections and Union City Reapportionment in the near future. jaho barkor Mayor. Son Mistise Char** W. sonson It is extremely important- that the Senate Committee on Elect -ions and Council Mir -bo', 0*1 I'lory Oaks Tom Died" Reapportionment hear from city officials urging support of this permissive Moyo, Los Arrooliks legislation. We have enclosed a brief fact sheet on the bill. PN Ca"ohon Mayor. Cooftow CA"" Mayor.vac".119 Senator Garamendi is a member of the Senate Committee on Elections and Mayor PFOX tarn * ,W C " Reapportionment. Cities within the Senatof!s 4strict (see attached) should 1.6 immediately contact him regarding this legislation. Contact should be both by C"! Manimw Salinas JoM F. Dori* telephone and letter, and from the city council or mayor, the city clerk and Cou,"j. Mendw. Palm Sor,.ngrs Dismiss. F*O*4*M other local constituents who support this type of legs lation, ie., League of Mayor San Francisco Women Voters, Chamber of Commerce, local newspaper editorial: Gowgis P. F D+nkcto,. A"N Thekno.b. kes VK* mayor 04i7 riWar.Please request copies of all correspondence be directed to the League's Jar." or" "&roe moa" Sacramento office. Many thanks for your help in securing passage of AB 2400. Luella t Wilisoted If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call. Council Mor-bor Los Allot H-11% Shofty F. donee- Putiric Ww%s Diroclor. Venture Sincerely, Mall&r Rosvir"li C,tv Clark. Carron Pat W14011011111 Mayo, Paltwilo, 11INcirrool 4. warsiffronvis PAcno*tson L Ports Director. Sonia Marra Chef%sa, A. Mar"n City Artcr,nov. San Marino lark Goecker C !d Mcfertaind counco member,. Cost& me" Assistant Director JOM A. WC*'11-~ Mayo, Ventura 110*ft wo"ov Mayor. DarrasCG:f t shw" D. Slob cc: Pam Swift, City Clerk, Pasadena, and Second Vice President, City Clerks Ccrynca Wmtw N"01 - Michael ru"Iftill Association of California Firs Cn.j. Sonia F4oru, Affionoo, C. Urias Council 00"now, Sonia Paul# Hone Mayo, Ka"wo LI, I 1111*00n barb Mayor. Oakland P*ft Wilson Mayor. Son Lhogro Duaft winwo Council me,,ntw, 8:utwton HEADOUARTERS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OFFICE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE 1400 K STREET. SACRAMENTO 95814 HOTEL CLAREMONT. BERKELEY 94705 900 WILSHIRE BLVD.. SUITE 606, LOS ANGELES 90017 (9161 4"-5790 14151 843-3083 (213) 624-4934 June b, 1982 Senator John Garamendi State -Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear- Senator Garamendi: We urge your support of AB 2400 (Sher)- mail ballot elections AB 2404 Key Points of the Bill: 11 limited to Special Mectiors Those elections that are more costly to the city and: traditionally have low voter turnout. 2) All signatures verified A greater safeguard against fraud than currently exists in a polling place election 3) All undelivered ballots returned. Ballots that cannot be delivered to the registered voter are required to be returned to the jurisdiction conducting the election. 4) Sanctions against coercion, corruption and fraud The Election Code, currently provides the necessary sanctions against coercion, corruption and fraud to safeguard the integrity of the election process. very 'truly Yours, Alice M. Reimche City Clerk June 8, 1982 Senator John Garamendi State- Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 - Dear -Senator Garamendi: The City Council of the City of Lodi urges your support of AB 2400 fSher}- mail ballot elections AB. 2°400 Key Points of the Bill: 1) Limited to Special Elections Those elections that are more costly to the city and traditionally have low voter turnout 2) All signatures verified A greater safeguard against fraud than currently, exists in a polling, place election 3) All undelivered ballots returned Ballots that cannot be delivered to the registered voter are required to be returned to the jurisdic ton conducting- the election. 4) Sanctions against coercion;, corruption and fraud The Election Code, currently provides the necessary sanctions against coercion, corruption and fraud to safeguard the integrity of the election process. Very truly yours, Fred M. Reid Mayor :'■ League of CaliforNa Cities :r cWorko Chios Sacramento, California Work �c�erner May 4, 1982 . TO: FROM: CLARK GOECKER,.ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: AB 2400 (SHER, L. STIRLING) • MAIL BALLOT y AB 2400 is permissive legislation -authorizing cities to conduct special elections by mall for the purpose of reducing -election costs while increasing.voter turnout. AB 2400 is an extension of existing procedures. The mail ballot election process she same used for absentee ballots in cities, and iscurrentlyauthorized for use by all special districts. AS 2400 includes specific requirements to safeguard the election process. Key Points of the Bill: (1) limited to Special -Elections - Those flections -that are more costly to the city and traditionally have low voter turnout.. (2) All signatures verified - A greater safeguard -against fraud than currently exists in a polling place election. (3) All undelivered ballots returned - Ballots that cannot be delivered to the registered voter- are required to be returned to the jurisdiction conducting the election. (4) Sanctions against. coercion, corruption and fraud - The Election Code currently provides- the necessary sanctions against coercion, corruption and fraud to safeguard the integrity of the election ,. process. Election by mail should not be confused with voter registration by mail. AB 2400 expands upon existing `procedures to ensure the integrity of the election process. The possibility of voter fraud appears to be the .:%tef concern of those objecting to mail ballot elections. AB 2400 contains the requirement for 100% verification of signatures --something no -Fa -no at a polling place election --and the requirement for returning all undelivered ballots. We believe these requirements. 'will alleviate concerns regarding fraud. HEADOUARTERS • • . Over 14()0K STREET SACRAMENTO 95814 19161 444 5 190 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OFFICE FEDERAL AFFAIRS OFFICE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE HOTEL CLAREMONT. BERKELEY 94705 1301 PENNSYL V'ANIA AVE Y A SUITE 6W WASHIN(JON D C :0%u 90C'uILSHIRE BLVD.. SUITE 702. LOS ANGELES 9001? _ 1415) 843.3083 i 202 1 626 3108 (213) 6324-4934 ��.a.�c=+:a�esxs.slrksa�rk;<�w. .,_.u•..-.. �.:«.�,,.r,.,<:..weu>�tsez�+s4�:::sia.^x�. The experience to date suggests that the mail ballot election is a workable, cost. effective procedure to maximize voter participation. We ask your support of Al 2400 (Sher, L. Stirling Partial List of those Supportinj AS 2400. City of San Diego City of Roseville City of Pacific Grove Culver City City of Duarte City of Concord City of Palo Alto City of Rancho Cucanonga City of Westminster City of Walnut Creels City of bunt ington Beach City of Modesto City of Napa Foster City City of Santa Barbara City of Lodi City of Rohnert Park City of Pinole County Clerks Association City Clerks Association of California League of California Cities Senate Committee on Elections and Reapportionment Boatwr!Aht (Chair) Nercules, Antioch, Pinola, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Concord, Pleasant !fill, Clayton, Walnut Creek,.Richmond, San.Pablo, El Cerrito, Martinez. 4 . Css�(VL4*!dais Dul Mar, Ocoanside, Carlsbad, %an Marcos, Vista, Esctotxlldo, Campbell Brea, Industry, Covina, West Covina, La Habra. La Habra Heights, Walnut, Whittier, Irvine, Torba Linda, San Juan Capistrano, La Mirada. Ellis E1 Cajon, La Mesa, E1 Centro, Coronado, Bravley, Calipatria, Calexico, Imperial, Westmorland, Holtville. Carssendi Galt, Folsom, Stocjtton, Lodi, Escalon, Tracy, Islaton, Ione, Senora, Angela Camp, Amador, Sutter Creek, Jackson, Plymouth. Greene Lakewood, bell Carden&, Compton, Socrth Cate, Ball, Cudahy, Huntington Park. Montoya Alhambra, Pico Rivera, Monterey Park, Montebello, Irwindale, South E1 Monte, Industry, La Puente, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Baldwin Park, E1 Monte. Consultant: Melanie Adams -Darling, Senior Consultant, loom 4085 CITY COUNCIL FRED M. RTID, Mayor ROBERT Q MURPHY, Mayor Pro Tempore WE LYN; A4. OLSON, JAMES W. PINKERTON. Jr. JOHN R. (Randy) SNIDER L44 CITY -01F LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET POST OFFICE BOX 320 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241 (209) 334-S634 June 8, 1982 Senator John Garamendi State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator Garamendi: HENRY A. CLAVES. Ir. City Manager ALICE M. RtIMCHE City CUA RONALD M. STt IN City Attorney We urge your support of AB 2400 (Sheri- mail ballot elections AB 2400 " Key Points of the Bill: 1) Limited to Speciall-Election-S Those elections that are more costly to the city and traditionally have*low voter turnout. 2) All signatures verified A greater safeguard against fraud than currently exists in a poiling, place election 3) All undelivered ballots returned Ballots that- can -not be delivered to the registered voter are required to be returned- to the lurisdi,ction conducting the election. 4) Sanctions against coercion, corruption and fraud The Election Code,. currently provides the necessary sanctions, against coercion, corruption and fraud to safeguard the integrity of the election process. Very truly yours, Alice M. Reimche City clerk As requested by Council, AB 2400 (Sher) - mail ballot elections has been pldced on the agenda for Council consideration. On March 17, 1982, the Lodi City Council by a 3 to 2 vote adopted Resolution No. 82-24 endorsing this bill. AB .2400 is permissive legislation authorizing cities to conduct special elections by mail for the purpose of reducing election costs while increasing voter turnout. -Key points to the Bill are as follows: 1) Limited to Special Elections Those elections that are more costly to the City and traditionally have low voter turnout 2)All signatures verified A greater safeguard against fraud that currently exists in a polling place election 3) All undelivered ballots returned Ballots that cannot be delivered to the registered voter are required to be returned to the jurisdiction conducting the election. 4) Sanctions against coercion, corruption and fraud The Election Code. currently provides the nec<:!ssary sanctions against coercion, corruption and fraud to safeguard the integrity of the election process. The League of California Cities is supportive of this Bill and has asked the City of Lodi to forward its endorsement to Senator Garamendi, State Committee on Elections and Reapportionment. Because a Councilmatic Election has been held in our City since the original endorsement, I am asking that Council give me an expression of their support or opposition to this Bill. ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk