HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2016-66 ERRESOLUTION NO. 2016-66
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 8, 2016, 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 8, 2016, 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 8, 2016, General Municipal Election to the City Attorney to prepare an
impartial analysis of the measure(s) not exceeding 500 words, 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 4, 2016
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-66 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 4, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi,
and Mayor Chandler
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
2016-66
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City Clerk