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efi'Y OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
Su~ect: Resolution of the Mayor and Common
Council requesting that the City of
, I'll San Bernardino Municipal Election be
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UDEL Election conducted by the County of
San Bernardino.
Dept: City Clerk
Date: April 22, 1997
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
4/3/95 - Mayor and Common Council adopted Resolution No. 95-92 requesting that the City
of San Bernardino's Municipal Election be consolidated with the November 7, 1995,
Consolidated Election conducted by the County of San Bernardino.
1/27/92 - Mayor and Common Council adopted Resolution No. 92-27 submitting proposed
charter amendments and requesting that Special Municipal Election be
consolidated with the June 2, 1992, Primary Election conducted by the
County of San Bernardino.
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution
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Signature
Contact person:
Rachel G. Clark
Phone:
5102
Supporting data attached:
Yes
Ward:
All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Source: (Acct. No.) To be budgeted in FY 97-98 budget.
(Acct. DescriPtion)
Elec tions
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
FROM:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
TO:
DATE:
April 22, 1997
RE:
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE
NOVEMBER 4, 1997, UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW (UDEL)
ELECTION CONDUCTED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On June 2, 1992, the voters of the City of San Bernardino voted to
amend City Charter Section 10 to change the dates of the City's
primary election from March of odd-numbered years to November of
odd-numbered years and the general election dates from May to the
following February.
The primary reason advanced for the change was the fact that by
changing our election dates we would be in a position to request a
consolidation with the County's UDEL election and thereby save
considerable funds by not having to conduct a stand-alone election.
Although a resolution requesting consolidation must be filed at
least 88 days prior to the date of the election, I believe it's
best to submit this resolution as soon as possible so that we can
proceed with planning for the November election. If at a later
date the Mayor and Council decide to have charter amendments placed
on the November ballot, we can submit another resolution to address
those issues.
Nomination papers will be issued by the City Clerk's Office;
however, the County Registrar of Voters Office will designate
polling places, issue absentee ballots, conduct the election, tally
votes and conduct the canvass.
City Offices up for election in November are: Mayor and Council
seats in the First, Second, and Fourth Wards. The nomination
period opens Monday, July 14, 1997, and closes Friday, August 8,
1997; however, Election Code Section 10225 requires that if an
incumbent officer does not file nomination papers by the 88th day
prior to an election, then the nomination period for that office is
extended to the 83rd day before the election.
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since the incumbent Mayor has indicated he will not run for another
term, the nomination period in that race will close on Wednesday,
August 13, 1997. Likewise, if incumbent Council officers up for
election do not file nomination papers by August 8, then the
nomination period will be extended to Wednesday, August 13, 1997,
in the wards where applicable.
Recommend adopting form motion.
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City Clerk
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