HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 9, 1981 (35)MINZCiPAL BLECTIOL!
1tES. NO. 81-164 -
81-168
1982 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Alice Rai" -and discussion, Council took the following
actions pertaining to the 1982 General Municipal Election:
4) On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Murphy second,
determined not to consolidate with the County for they 1982
General Municipal Election.
On motion of :Mayor Pro Tempore Murphy, Katnich second,
adopted Resolution. No- -al--164 - Resolution calling a
General Municipal Election to be held April 13, 1982.
on motion of Councilman Katnich, Murphy second, adopted
Resolution No. 81-16S determining that no limit shall: be
established on the amount of expenditures or contributions
-for campaigns for the April 13, 1982 General Municipal
Election.
On motion of Councilman Katnich, Pinkerton second, adopted
Resolution No. 81-166 - Resolution adopting regulations
pertaining to the=Candi-dates Statement for the April 13,
1982 General Municipal Election in that
1) No charges --shall be levied to the candidate for the
Printing, handling, or distribution of the Candidate's
Statement.
2) The Candidate's Statement shall be limited to a
of 200 words.
RES. NO. 81-164-81-168 3) Candidates for elective office will not be permitted to
(Cont' d) prepare separately other materials to be sent to each
voter in addition to the sample ballot and the voters
Pamphlet.
On motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Hughes second, Council
adopted Resolution No. 81-167 determining that there will
be filing fee charged for the processing of a candidate's
nomination papers for the April 13, 1982 General Municipal
Election.
On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Murphy, Pinkerton second,
Council adopted Resolution No.81-168 approving agreement
with the County of San Joaquin Election Department to
provide equipment and various services for the April 13,
1982 General Municipal Election.
On motion of Councilman Katnich, Pinkerton second, Council
reaffirmed •its earlier position of providing oral assistance
only regarding bilingual voting requirements for the
April 13, 1982 General Municipal Election.
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If the Council elects not to consolidate there are a number of items
Council needs to consider at this time as nominations will open on January
14, 1982 (Election Date - April 13, 1982).
1) We have enclosed a proposed resolution calling a General Municipal
Election to be held April 13, 1982.
Prior to the date nominations open, Council must determine whether charges
will be levied against candidates requesting Statements of Candidates or
other mailings.
Candidates must be provided with a written statement of charges and regu-
lations at the time they pick up their nomination papers (Section 10012
Elections Code).
Mote: Such regulations established by the City Council shall not be
revoked or modified after the seventh day prior to the opening of the
nomination period (January 7,. 1982).
The City Council shall make the following determination concerning rules
governing submission by cand.'.dates of "Candidates Statements":
a.. ;Whether the City or the candidate will pay for the cost of printing,
handling, and mailing of the "Candidates Statement".
b. Whether to permit the candidate to submit more than 200 words -
(may be increased to 400 words).
c. Whether other mailings will be permitted to be handled by the City
Clerk on behalf of the candidates.
d. And if other, mailings are permitted, if the cost of handling, packaging
and mailing Will be borne by the local agency authorizing the same or
will be billed in whole or in part to the candidate submitting the
materials.
A filing.fee proportionate to the costs of processing a candidate's nom' -
nation papers as determined by the City Council and set by ordinance, but
not exceeding twenty-five ($25.00) may be imposed, to be paid upon the
filing of such nomination papers. (Section 22843 Elections Fode)
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Sample resolutions are attached for 'Council's consideration.
ALICEM. REZMCHE
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;A4 matter of la' z3 at on,_ it should bw' noted that years pastl trie
x pity Council 'elected nod to .l ti .the .amount of expenditures or contribu
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tions tom General Municipal 'Electfe_riss retained a 200 word' limit on
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Candidates. gtaitenents= �';deteim- 4 d that. no charges shall' be,_lev ed 'to the
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caindidats lox; the'pxintnq,' fiandl ng or 'distribution qt tha:Candidates
Statement r `detexntSned -that candidates for elective office will"'not,be
permitted to prepare""separately other mater als,to�-be sent to each voter
in addition to the sample ballot and. -the voters;pamphlett and that there
nrould--be no filing tee charged for the process#ng of a candid`ate`s
nomination papers.
Sample resolutions are attached for 'Council's consideration.
ALICEM. REZMCHE
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$UaIEETlgreement_With San Joaquin County Election Department for Various Services
�r for''the.April 13, 1982 General Municipal Election
If th'e.City Council elects not to consolidate with the County, and the
General Municipal Election is held April 13, 1982, it is requested that
Council adopt a resolution authorizing: the Mayor anC City C)erk to execute
an agreement with the County of San Joaquin Election Department whereby
the County agrees to provide certain services of this election.
A copy of the subject agreement is attached and provides for the following
services:
a. Furnish the governing body of the City upon request of the City Clerk,
with as many copies as may be needed of the index of registration
for each precinct.
b. Furnish map indicating all precincts embraced within the City of Lodi.
c. Address voter pamphlet containing sample ballot and absentee voter
information.
d. Prepare list of number of registered voters in each precinct.
e. Prepare index to precinct consolidation as to polling place.
f. Prepare precinct consolidation. labels for sample ballots and registra-
tion data for official ballots.
g. Check and package official ballots for consolidated precincts.
h. Package election supplies for delivery to precinct inspectors.
i. Select polling places and election officers and mail Notice of
Appointment to the election officers.
J. Perform such other services as may be required by the City Clerk.
The City, in turn, agrees to pay the County for all services, facilities, and
equipment furnished by the Counti'to the City in connection with this
election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolution approving agreement with the County of San Joaquin
Election Department to provide equipment and various service for the
April 13, 1982 General Municipal Election and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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ALICE M. REDCCHE
City Clerk
Three Councilmen
Dated: December 9, 1981
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 81-164 was passed
and adopted by the City Council of -the City of Lodi in
a regular meeting held December 9, 1981 by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Pinkerton► Murphy, Katnich
and- McCarty
4 Noes: Councilmen -'None
Absent: Councilmen - None
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does=hereby determine that no limit shall be established on
the amount -of: expenditures or contributions for campaigns
other than :those limits set forth- by State or Federal law,
for the April 13, 1982 General Municipal Election.
Dated: December -94 1981
I hereby- certify that Resolution No." 81-165 was- passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi i -n
a regular meeting held December 9, 1981 by the following
vote.
Ayes. Councilmen - Hughes, Murphy, Pinkerton, Ratnch
and McCarty
=Noes ounc i lmen _ None
Absent: Councilmen - None
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
81-165
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-166
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
THE CANDIDATES STATEMENT FOR THE APRIL 13, 1982
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Section 10012 of the Elections Code of the
State of California specifies that before the nomination
period opens, the local agency for that election shall deter-
mine whether a charge shall be levied against the candidate
for the Candidates Statement; whether or not the limitation
on words for such statement shall be increased from 200 to
400 words; and whether or riot the candidate for elective office
will be permitted to prepare --eparately other materials to be
sent to each voter in additio,. to the sample ballot and the
voter°3 pamphlet.;
WHEREAS, Section 10012 of the Elections Code of the
State of California further provides that a written statement
of the regulations wi::'i respect to charges for handling,
packaging and mailing shall be provided to each candidate or
his representative at the time he picks up his nomination
papers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Lodi does hereby set forth the following regu-
lations pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be
held April 13, 1982:
a) No charges shall be levied to the candidate for
the printing, handling or distribution of the
Candidates Statement.
b) The Candidates Statement scall be limited to a
maximum of 200 words.
c) Candidates for elective office will not be per-
mitted to prepare separately other materials to
be sent to each voter in addition to the sample
ballot and the voters pamphlet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
date or his representative
this Resolution at the time
Dated: December 9, 1981
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each candi-
shall be provided with a copy of
he picks up his nomination papers.
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 81-166 was passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in
an adjourned regular meeting held December 9, 1981 by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Murphy, Pinkerton, Hughes, Katnich
and McCarty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
ALICE M. REIMCNE
City Clerk
81-166
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-167
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RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THERE WILL BE NO
FILING FEE CHARGED FOR THE PROCESSING OF A
CANDIDATE'S NOMINATION PAPERS FOR THE APRIL 13,
1982 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Section 22843 of the Elections Code of the
State of California provides that the City Council may impose
a filing fee proportionate to the cost of processing a candi-
date's nomination papers, but not exceeding t:renty-five
dollars ($25.00) to be paid upon the filing of such nomination
papers;
WHEREAS, Section 10012 of the Elections Code of the
State of California further provides that a written statement
of the regulations with respect to charges for handling,
packaging and mailing shall be provided to each candidate or
his representative at the time he picks up his nomination
papers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Lodi does hereby set forth the following regulation
pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be held
April 13, 1982:
a) No filing fee will be imposed for the processing
of candidate's nomination papers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE FURTHER RESOLVED that each candi-
date or his representative shall be provided with a copy of
this Resolution at the time he picks up his nomination papers.
Dated: December 9, 1981
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 81-167 was passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lod_.
in a regular meeting held December 9, 1981 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Hughes, Pinkerton, Katnich
and McCarty
Noes: Councilmen - Murphy
Absent: Councilmen - None
ALICE M. REIMCHE
Cit;Y Clerk
81-167
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF SAN JOAQUIN ELECTION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE
EQUIPMENT AND VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE APRIL 13,
1982 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the agreement between the City of Lodi and
the County of San Joaquin whereby the San Joaquin County Election
Department will provide certain services and equipment for the
April 13, 1982 General Municipal Election. (A copy of the
referenced agreement is attached, marked Exhibit "A", and
thereby made a part hereof.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute the subject agreement on behalf
of the City.
Dated: December• 9, 1981
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 81-168 was passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in
an adjourned regular meeting held December 9, 1981 by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Murphy, Hughes, Pinkerton, Katnich,
and McCarty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
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ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
81-168
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ROBERT C. MURPHY. Mayor Pro Tera
RICHARD t. HUGHES CITY HAIL. 221 WEST PINE STREET
WALTER KATNICH POST OFFICE BOX 120
JAMES W. PINKERTON. it. LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241
(209) 3345634
December 16, 1981
Ralph Epperson
County Clerk
222 E. Weber, Room 303
Stockton, CA 95202
Dear Mr. Epperson:
HENRY A. CLAVES. is
City Manater
AL ICf %t Rf t.HCHE- .
Cittr Ckrti '„
RONALD M. STEIN
City Attorney
Enclosed please find a certified copy of Resolution
No. 81-168, "Resolution Approving Agreement with
,the County of San Joaquin Election Department to
Provide Equipment and Various Services for the
April 13, 1982 General Municipal Election", which
was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in an adjourned regular meeting held
December 9, 1981.
Also enclosed are three copies of the aforementioned
agreement. Please return a fully executed copy Of
this agreement to our office at your earliest con-
venience.
Very truly yours,
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 81-168
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREF44ENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF SAN JOAQUIN ELECTION DEPARTMENT TO.PROVIDE
EQUIPMENT AND VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE APRIL 13,
1982 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the agreement between the City of Lodi and
the County of San Joaquin whereby the San Joaquin County Election
Department will provide certain services and equipment for the
April 13, 1992 General Municipal Election. (A copy of the
referenced agreement is attached, marked Exhibit "A", and
thereby made a part hereof.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute the subject agreement: on behalf
of the City.
Dated: December 9, 1981
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 81-168 was passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in
an adjourned regular meeting held December 9, 1981 by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - Murphy, Hughes, Pinkerton, Katnich,
and McCarty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
AwRA,r A
.I E M. IMCHE
City Clerk
81-168
AGREEMENT
THIS ACREEXENT, made this 9th day of December 1981, between
the COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUZN, a Political Subdivision of the State of California,
hereinafter called "CVUNTr", and the CITY OF LODZ, a Municipal Corporation,
hereinafter called 'CITY".
MZTHESSETH;
NNEREAS, the City desires to hold a Municipal Election to be held on the
l3th day of April, 1982, and the City desires to make use of certain services,
facilities, and equipment of the Registration -Election Department of the County
and to pay the County for its cost thereof, pursuant to the provisions of. this
Agreement.
NOW, 4NEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows:
1. County agrees to make no changes in precinct boundaries within
ninety (90) days of the City of Lodi Municipal Election on April 13,
1982.
2. County agrees that the Registration -Election Department shall do
the following things for the City:
(a) Furnish the governing body of the City, upon request of the
City Clerk, with as many copies as may be needed of the index
of registration for each precinct contained in the City of Lodi,
up to and including twenty-nine (29) days prior to the election.
(b) Furnish one map showing all precincts embraced in the City of
Lodi.
(c) Address and mail voters pamphlet containing sample ballot,
absentee voter information and any other election matter required
to be mailed to the voters.
(d) Prepare list of number of registered voters in each precinct.
(e) Prepare index to precinct consolidation as to polling places.
(f) Prepare precinct consolidations, labels for sample ballots and
registration data for official ballots.
(g) Check and package official ballots for consolidated precincts.
(h) Package election supplies for delivery to Precinct Inspectors,
It being understood the City will arrange for delivery of same.
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o 'de for delivery and return of .t1ot boxes, election
o , chairs, tables, etc., to polling places, it being
understood that delivery and return will be made by the City.
(j) Perform such other services as may be required by the City
Clerk.
(k) Select the polling places and election officers and mail the
Notice of Appointment to the election officers.
3. City agrees to pay the County for its costs for all services, facilities,
and equipment furnished to the City in connection with said Municipal
Election, immediately upon receipt by the City of a statement from the
County Clerk setting forth the actual cost to the County for services,
facilities, and equipmentso furnished. The County will endeavor to
keep all expenses at a minimum.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, that parties hereto have executed this agreement the
day and year first above written.
ATTESTi JORETTA J. HAYDS
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of San Joaquin,.
State of California
By (Seal)
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form:
Gerald Sherwin, County Counsel
Deputy County CounseQ�
ATTEST:
City 6Yerk
APPROVED AS T O �MqM:
City Attorney
Chairman of said Board of Supervisors
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OF LODZ, A Municipal Corporation
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CITY CCYLINC'e HENRY A. CLAVES; Jr.
City hu"Wr
LAMESMURPY, Mayor CITY OF LO D I `� r I ALICE M. RtIJACHE
ROBERT'T C.. MURPHY, Mayos Peo Lem
RICHARD L. HUGHES City Ckvk
WALTfIf KATNICH CITY HAIL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 320 RONALD M. SIEIN
LAMES W. PINKERTON. it. LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241 Cit' Attorney
(209)334.5634
December 15, 1981
David H.. Hunter
U. S. Justice Department
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mr. Hunter:
This letter will confirm action taken by the Lodi City Council
at an adjourned regular meeting held December 9, 1981 whereby
the Council determined to provide oral.. assistance only. for the
bilingual requirements under the Voting Rights Act for th-e'bneral
Municipal Election to be held April 13, 1982.
As in our August 25, 1982 Special Election, your office will be
apprised as the program develops and a full report will be provided
to you following the election.
Very truly yours,
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
LAMES A. G.
MURPY..►Mav CITY O F LO D I
ROBE Q T G. MURPHY, Mayoe Pro Tene
RICHARD L HUGHES CITY HAIL. 221 WEST PINE STREET
WALTE R KATNICH POST OFFICE BOX 320
JAMES W. PINK[RTOty. ►e. LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241
(209) 334-5634
December 15, 1981
Mr. Rick Maness
Secretary of State's Office
925 L Street, Suite 605
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Mr. Maness:
HENRY A CLAVES. it.
City Manager
ALICE M RE EMCHE
City Clerk
RONALD M. S' EIN
City Attorney
This letter will confirm action taken by the Lodi City Council
at an adjourned regular meeting held December 9, 1981 whereby
the Council determined to provide oral assistance only for the
bilingual requirements under the Voting Rights Act for the General
Municipal Election to be held April 13, 1982. This action is
again predicated on information received from David H. hunter,
Attorney, Voting; Section, U.S. Justice Department, dated April 10,
1981.
As in our August 25, 1982 Special Election, your office will be
apprised as the program develops and a full report will be
provided to you following the election.
Very truly yours,
1r,i cam:_
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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