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Agenda Item 14.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	12/15/2020
FROM:	Bill Gallardo

Subject:

Results and Certification of the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt Resolution No. 2020-068, establishing the Ballot Count and declaring the results of the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election. The County has not yet invoiced for election costs, however funds were allocated in the FY 2020/21 Budget.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

During the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election, the City held an election for two (2) full four (4)-year term, at-large City Council seats and one (1) full four (4)-year term, at-large City Treasurer seat. At their June 2, 2020 regular meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-042 requesting consolidation with the County of Orange to conduct the election and canvass the votes.

On November 25, 2020, the Orange County Registrar of Voters provided the official certification and canvass information, declaring the results of the November 3, 2020 election. The results are attached hereto along with the Resolution for consideration and adoption. In addition, the County Registrar provided the following information related to voter turnout:

Election Day Vote Center Ballots Cast - 4,033
Vote by Mail Ballots Cast - 21,780
Total Ballots Cast - 25,813
Voter Turnout - 89.7%

FISCAL IMPACT/SUMMARY

The County has not yet provided their invoice for the total election costs, however the funds have been allocated as part of the FY 20/21 adopted budget.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Lillian Harris-Neal, City Clerk

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