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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 1, 2000 E-16 ERe e CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election MEETING DATE: March 1, 2000 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended that the Lodi City Council adopt the following resolutions pertaining to the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election: a) Resolution No. 2000-34 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Calling And Giving Notice Of The Holding Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held In The City On Tuesday, November 7, 2000, For The Election Of Certain Officers Of The City As Required By The Provisions Of The Laws Of The State Of California Relating To General Law Cities'; b) Resolution No. 2000-35 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Adopting Regulations For Candidates For Elective Office Pertaining To Candidates Statements Submitted To The Voters At An Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 7, 2000"; and c) Resolution No. 2000-36 entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council Determining That There Will Be No Filing Fee Charged For The Processing Of Candidates' Nomination Papers For The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election". BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 2000 General Municipal Election for two Council seats will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2000. The terms of Council Members Land and Mann are expiring. By State statute a number of actions and decisions must be made by the Council prior to the opening of nominations. a) It will be necessary for the City Council to adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election in the City of Lodi on November 7, 2000. On October 19, 1988, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1438 consolidating Municipal Elections with State-wide General Elections. This Ordinance was approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on February 7, 1989. APPROVED: H. D4on Flynn -- City M6nager November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election March 1, 2000 Page Two b) The California Election Code allows each candidate, for a non-partisan elective office in a city, to prepare a statement to be included with the sample ballot and mailed to each registered voter. The law requires the Council to adopt a policy no later than seven days before the nominations period opens regarding the candidates' obligation for payment for candidates' statements. The policy may also include the City's position on three additional aspects of the voters' pamphlet mailing. 1. Payment Election Code §13307 allows the City to estimate the total cost of printing, handling, translating and mailing the candidates' statements and requires each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the City his or her pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the voters' pamphlet. The cost of the candidates' statement may be borne by the City, the candidate, or the cost shared between them. (It should be noted that the City has in the past elected not to charge candidates for the cost of the candidates' statements.) 2. Word Limit The Council may authorize an increase in the limitation on words for the statement from 200 to 400 words. (It should be noted that the City has in the past elected not to increase the word limitation to 400 words.) 3. Spanish Lanpuaae Federal law does not require Spanish translation in San Joaquin County. The City Council may wish to reflect State law which allows candidates to request Spanish candidates' statements. Options that the City Council might consider are: • Have translated and printed in the voters' pamphlet only the candidates' statements of those candidates who request translation and printing. • Have all candidates' statements translated and printed in the voters' pamphlet. • Have all candidates' statements translated and available upon request in the City Clerk's office. • Have all candidates' statements translated but print only those statements which the candidate requests to be printed, others available upon request in the City Clerk's office. (The City Council in the past has not charged candidates for these translations and has elected to allow candidates to request Spanish candidates statements.) November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election March 1, 2000 Page Three c) It will be necessary for the City Council to adopt a resolution determining whether or not there will be a filing fee for nomination papers. §10228 of the Election Code of the State of California provides that a filing fee proportionate to the costs of processing a candidate's nomination papers as determined by the City Council and set by ordinance but not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25), may be imposed, to be paid upon the filing of such nomination papers. California courts have ruled that you may not refuse to place a candidate's name on the ballot due to an inability to pay the filing fee. If the fee cannot be waived, an alternative must be provided. Court guidelines are similar to Election Code §8106 providing for the substitution of four additional signatures for each one dollar of the filing fee, or an additional one hundred signatures. (In the past the City Council determined that there would be no filing fee for the processing of candidates' nomination papers.) FUNDING: None required. AMR/jmp Attachments UPJ Alice M. R imche City Clerk \\Lodints40ent001 \admin\CLERK\COUNCIL\COUNCOM\ELECTI.DOC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to General Law Cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 for the election of municipal officers. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That, pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities within said State, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Lodi, California, on Tuesday, November 7, 2000, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing the qualified two (2) members of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years. SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be, in form and content, as required by law. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Lodi is authorized, instructed and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct said election. SECTION 4. That the polls for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, except as provided in §14401 of the Election Code of the State of California. SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections. SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give such further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law. SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. Dated: March 1, 2000 Resolution No. 2000-34 March 1, 2000 Page Two I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-34 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None Al�eM. Re' the City Clerk 2000-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 WHEREAS, §13307 of the Election Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidates' statement. - NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. That pursuant to §13307 of the Election Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an Election to be held in the City of Lodi on November 7, 2000, may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. The statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period. SECTION 2. SPANISH LANGUAGE. The City Clerk shall have translated and printed in the voters pamphlet only the candidates' statements of those candidates who request translation and printing. SECTION 3. PAYMENT. No charge shall be levied to the candidates for the printing, handling, translation and mailing the candidates' statements filed pursuant to the Election Code. SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the sample ballot package. SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative a copy of this resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued. Resolution No. 2000-35 March 1, 2000 Page Two SECTION 6. That all previous resolutions establishing Council policy on payment for candidates' statements are repealed. SECTION 7. That this resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on November 7, 2000 and shall then be repealed. SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. Dated: March 1, 2000 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-35 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None lt) l» -4ftek) Alice M. Reimche City Clerk 2000-35 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL DETERMINING THAT THERE WILL BE NO FILING FEE CHARGED FOR THE PROCESSING OF CANDIDATES' NOMINATION PAPERS FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHEREAS, §10228 of the Election Code of the State of California provides that the City Council may impose a filing fee proportionate to the costs of processing a candidate's nomination papers, but not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to be paid upon the filing of such nomination papers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby set forth the following regulations pertaining to the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election: a) No filing fee will be imposed for the processing of candidates' nomination papers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each candidate or his or her representative shall be provided with a copy of this resolution by the City Clerk at the time he or she picks up nomination papers. Dated: March 1, 2000 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-36 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None I') 7, f Alice M. Re the City Clerk 2000-36 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Approve Entering Into Contract With County Of San Joaquin For The County Registrar Of Voters To Provide Certain Services For The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election MEETING DATE: March 1, 2000 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-37 approving the City entering into a contract with the County of San Joaquin for the County Registrar of Voters to provide certain services for the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council on October 19, 1988, adopted Ordinance No. 1438 entitled, "An Ordinance Of The Lodi City Council Consolidating Municipal Elections With State -Wide General Elections". This Ordinance was adopted pursuant to Section 36503.5 of the State of California Government Code. Ordinance No. 1438 was approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on February 7, 1989. It is necessary for the City of Lodi to enter into an Agreement with the County of San Joaquin to provide certain services in the conduct of the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. The City will reimburse the County for these services when the work is completed and upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill. FUNDING: None required. AMR/jmp Attachment r�Alice M. Rei the City Clerk APPROVED: H. D' on Flynn -- City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2000-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Lodi, California, on November 7, 2000; and WHEREAS, in the course of conduct of the election, it is necessary for the City to request services of the County; and WHEREAS, all necessary expenses in performing this service shall be paid by the City of Lodi. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That, pursuant to the provisions of §10002 of the Election Code of the State of California, this City Council requests the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors to permit the County Registrar of Voters' office to prepare and furnish to the City of Lodi all materials, equipment and services as agreed upon by the County Registrar of Voters and the City Clerk for the conduct of the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. SECTION 2. That the City shall reimburse the County for services performed when the work is completed and upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is directed to forward without delay to the Board of Supervisors and the County Registrar of Voters' office, each a certified copy of this Resolution. SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. Dated: March 1, 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-37 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None a�e e�h Alice M. R mche City Clerk 2000-37 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Establish Policy If No One, Or Only One, Person Is Nominated For An Elective Office In The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election MEETING DATE: March 1, 2000 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-38 providing for the appointment to the offices of this City that were to be elected Tuesday, November 7, 2000 of the persons who have been nominated if there are not more candidates than offices to be elected. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: §10229 of the Election Code allows for one of the following courses of action to be taken by the City Council in the event there are not more candidates than offices to be elected, or if no one is nominated: • Appoint to the office the person who has been nominated. • Appoint to the office any eligible voter if no one has been nominated. • Hold the election if either no one or only one person has been nominated. Council may recall that a number of years ago only the incumbents were nominated for office at the General Municipal Election held in Lodi. State statute, at that time, mandated that the election be held. The City had to bear the cost of the election and the voter turnout was extremely low. State statutes have since been amended to allow for a number of courses of action which can be followed should this happen. However, the decision on which course of action is to be followed must be adopted by the City Council prior to the election. The Provisions of this statute do not apply if, at the subject election, more than one person has been nominated to another City office to be elected on a City-wide basis or city measure has qualified to be placed on the ballot. In the event that no nominations are received, this matter will be brought back to the Council following the close of nominations for Council to decide if it wishes to appoint eligible voters to the office or hold the election which would then allow for write-in candidates. FUNDING: None required. AMR/jmp Attachment Alice M. Re' the City Clerk APPROVED: H. D' on Flynn -- City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2000-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE OFFICES OF THIS CITY THAT WERE TO BE ELECTED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 OF THE PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED IF THERE ARE NOT MORE CANDIDATES THAN OFFICES TO BE ELECTED WHEREAS, §10229 of the Election Code of the State of California, allows for one of the following courses of action to be taken by the City Council if there are not more candidates than offices to be elected: Appoint to the office the person who has been nominated; 2. Appoint to the office any eligible voter if no one has been nominated; 3. Hold the election if either no one or only one person has been nominated. RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby declare its intention to appoint to the office the person who has been nominated; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby direct the City Clerk to proceed with the provisions of §10229 of the State of California Election Code as they pertain to the General Municipal Election of November 7, 2000. Dated: March 1, 2000 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-38 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None - 4we-Z-) Alice M. Reimche City Clerk K0111I1SI? CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Resolution Providing That The Determination Of A Tie Vote By Candidates Who Receive An Equal Number Of Votes And The Highest Number Of Votes For One Office In The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election Will Be By Lot MEETING DATE: March 1, 2000 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-39 providing that the determination of a tie vote by candidates who receive an equal number of votes and the highest number of votes for one office in the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election will be by lot. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: §15651 of the State of California Election Code provids that the determination of a tie vote by candidates who receive an equal number of votes and the highest number of votes for one office in an election to be either by lot or by the conduct of a special runoff election. A special runoff election shall be held only if the legislative body adopts the provisions for the special election prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the tie vote. Because of the time and cost involved in conducting a special runoff election, it is recommended that the tie vote be determined by lot which process would be conducted by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting immediately following the canvass of the subject General Municipal Election. FUNDING: None required. AMRf mp Attachment Alice M. Re1mche City Clerk APPROVED: H. D' on Flynn -- City Manager IV RESOLUTION NO. 2000-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING THAT THE DETERMINATION OF A TIE VOTE BY CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE AN EQUAL NUMBER OF VOTES AND THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES FOR ONE OFFICE IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WILL BE BY LOT RESOLVED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL, that pursuant to §15651 of the State of California Election Code, the Lodi City Council does hereby order that the determination of a tie vote by candidates who receive an equal number of votes and the highest number of votes for one office in the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election will be by lot. SECTION 1. That this Resolution shall apply only to the election to be held November 7, 2000 and shall then be repealed. - SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. Dated: March 1, 2000 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-39 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None Alliceice M. Rei the City Clerk 2000-39 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: City Council Policy Regarding Impartial Analyses, Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments for Any Measure(s) Brought Before the Voters At the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election MEETING DATE: March 1, 2000 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2000-40 regarding impartial analyses, arguments and rebuttal arguments for any measure(s) that may qualify to be placed on the ballot for the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The State of California Election 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 Election Code further sets forth the process for receiving arguments for and against the measure(s) and for the submittal of rebuttal arguments. The City Council is hereby requested to adopt a resolution regarding impartial analyses, arguments for and against any measure(s), and for the submittal of rebuttal arguments as set forth in the State of California Election Code for any measure(s) that may qualify to be placed on the ballot for the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. FUNDING: None required. AMR/jmp Attachment �mCl Alliceice M. Rei the City Clerk APPROVED: H. Don Flynn -- City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2000-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE COUNCIL'S POLICY REGARDING IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR ANY MEASURE(S) THAT MAY QUALIFY TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHEREAS, the State of California Election 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 Election 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 7, 2000 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 7, 2000 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 Election 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 Election Code of the State of California. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words in length. Dated: March 1, 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-40 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None � �hJ Alice M. R6imche City Clerk 2000-40 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Resolution Establishing A Cash Deposit To Be Made By Council Candidates To Ensure Political Signs Are Removed Following The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election MEETING DATE: March 1, 2000 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 200041 requiring that all Council candidates running for office in the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election be required to pay a cash deposit of $100 at the time they file their nomination papers to ensure that all of their political signs are removed within 30 days following the election. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In order to ensure that political signs are removed by City Council candidates following the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election, it is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution. The proposed resolution would require all Council candidates running for office in the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election make a $100 cash deposit at the time they file their nomination papers to ensure the removal of their signs following the election. Following the election, when it has been determined that all of the candidate's signs have been removed within the 30 day time frame, the $100 deposit will be returned to the candidate at his/her request. FUNDING: None required. AMR/jmp Attachment Aice. R iAheaj City Clerk APPROVED: H. D' on Flynn -- City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 200041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CASH DEPOSIT OF $100 BE MADE BY COUNCIL CANDIDATES TO ENSURE POLITICAL SIGNS ARE REMOVED WITHIN 30 DAYS FOLLOWING THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHEREAS, in order to ensure that political signs are removed by City Council candidates following the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election, it is necessary to adopt a resolution addressing this matter; and WHEREAS, the regulations would require all Council candidates running for office in the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election to make a $100 cash deposit at the time they file their nomination papers to ensure the removal of their signs within 30 days following the election; and WHEREAS, following the election, when it has been determined that all of the candidate's signs have been removed within the 30 day time frame, the $100 deposit will be returned to the candidate at his/her request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council adopt resolution establishing a cash deposit of $100 be made by Council candidates to ensure political signs are removed within 30 days following the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election. Dated: March 1, 2000 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-41 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 1, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None A� Alice M. Re' the City Clerk 2000-41 CITY COUNCIL STEPHEN J. MANN, Mayor ALAN S. NAKANISHI Mayor Pro Tempore SUSAN HITCHCOCK KEITH LAND PHILLIP A. PENNINO Registrar of Voters P.O. Box 810 Stockton, CA 95201 CITY OF LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209)333-6702 FAX (209) 333-6807 March 2, 2000 Re: November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney Attached please find certified copies of the following resolutions pertaining to the November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election which were adopted by the Lodi City Council at its March 1, 2000 regular meeting: • Resolution No. 2000-34 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Calling And Giving Notice Of The Holding Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held In The City On Tuesday, November 7, 2000, For The Election Of Certain Officers Of The City As Required By The Provisions Of The Laws Of The State Of California Relating To General Law Cities' • Resolution No. 2000-35 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Adopting Regulations For Candidates For Elective Office Pertaining To Candidates Statements Submitted To The Voters At An Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 7, 2000"; • Resolution No. 2000-36 entitled, "A Resolution Of The Lodi City Council Determining That There Will Be No Filing Fee Charged For The Processing Of Candidates' Nomination Papers For The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election"; • Resolution No. 2000-37 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of San Joaquin To Render Specified Services To The City Relating To The Conduct Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held Tuesday, November 7, 2000"; • Resolution No. 2000-38 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Providing For The Appointment To The Offices Of This City That Were To Be Elected Tuesday, November 7, 2000 Of The Persons Who Have Been Nominated If There Are Not More Candidates Than Offices To Be Elected"; • Resolution No. 2000-39 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Providing That The Determination Of A Tie Vote By Candidates Who Receive An Equal Number Of Votes And The Highest Number Of Votes For One Office In The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election Will Be By Lot"; Registrar of Voters March 2, 2000 Page Two • Resolution No. 2000-40 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Setting Forth The Council's Policy Regarding Impartial Analysis, Arguments And Rebuttal Arguments For Any Measure(s) That May Qualify To Be Placed On The Ballot For The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election'; and • Resolution No. 2000-41 entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Lodi, California, Establishing A Cash Deposit Of $100 Be Made By Council Candidates To Ensure Political Signs Are Removed Within 30 Days Following The November 7, 2000 General Municipal Election". Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, 'M� Alice M. Rei the City Clerk JMP Enclosures cc: San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors (+ encl.)