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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2002-108 ERRESOLUTION NO. 2002-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE COUNCIL'S POLICY REGARDING IMPARTIAL ANALYSES, ARGUMENTS, AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR ANY MEASURE(S) THAT MAY QUALIFY TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5.2002 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHEREAS, the State of California Elections Code sets forth that whenever any city measure(s) qualifies for a place on the ballot, the governing body may direct the City Elections Official to transmit a copy of the measure(s) to the City Attorney for preparation of an impartial analysis. The Elections Code further sets forth the process for receiving arguments for and against the measure(s) and for the submittal of rebuttal arguments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby set forth the following as it pertains to any measure(s) that may qualify to be placed on the ballot for the November 5, 2002 General Municipal Election: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of any measure(s) that would qualify to be voted upon at the November 5, 2002 General Municipal Election to the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure(s), showing the effect of the measure(s) on the existing law and the operation of the measure(s). SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby determine that written argument for or against any city measure may be submitted pursuant to the Elections Code of the State of California. No argument shall exceed 300 words in length. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby determine that rebuttal arguments may be submitted pursuant to the Elections Code of the State of California. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words in length. Dated: May 15, 2002 ------------------ ------------------ hereby certify that Resolution No. 2002-108 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 15, 2002 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Pennino NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hitchcock ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None C Susan J. Blacks on City Clerk 2002-108 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE COUNCIL'S POLICY REGARDING IMPARTIAL ANALYSES, ARGUMENTS, AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR ANY MEASURE(S) THAT MAY QUALIFY TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5,2002 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHEREAS, the State of California Elections Code sets forth that whenever any city measure(s) qualifies for a place on the ballot, the governing body may direct the City Elections Official to transmit a copy of the measure(s) to the City Attorney for preparation of an impartial analysis. The Elections Code further sets forth the process for receiving arguments for and against the measure(s) and for the submittal of rebuttal arguments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby set forth the following as it pertains to any measure(s) that may qualify to be placed on the ballot for the November 5, 2002 General Municipal Election: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of any measure(s) that would qualify to be voted upon at the November 5, 2002 General Municipal Election to the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure(s), showing the effect of the measure(s) on the existing law and the operation of the measure(s). SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby determine that written argument for or against any city measure may be submitted pursuant to the Elections Code of the State of California. No argument shall exceed 300 words in length. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby determine that rebuttal arguments may be submitted pursuant to the Elections Code of the State of California. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words in length. Dated: May 15, 2002 1 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2002-108 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 15, 2002 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor Pennino NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hitchcock ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None n City Clerk 2002-108