Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.
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From: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.”
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BACKGROUND
The City of Westminster held its General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in consolidation with the County of Orange. The election was held to fill seats for the following offices: City Council Member for District 2 and City Council Member for District 3.
The election was duly held and the County of Orange Registrar of Voters (“ROV”) Office conducted said election as authorized and in compliance with the California Elections Code, conducted the canvass, certified and submitted its election certification to the City of Westminster. The election was certified by the ROV on December 3, 2024 and forwarded to the City Clerk on December 3, 2024.
As the Elections Official, the City Clerk is submitting the attached resolution (Attachment No. 1) for adoption by the City Council as required by the California Elections Code.
Pursuant to the Vote of the People of the City of Westminster, the following individuals were elected to the following offices:
• Carlos Manzo was elected as Member of the City Council, representing District No. 2, for a full four (4)-year term; and
• Mark Nguyen was elected as Member of the City Council, representing District No. 3, for a full four (4)-year term.
The certificate of election presented by the OC ROV on December 3, 2024 is hereby attached as Attachment No. 1, Exhibit A. As a result, the City Clerk has prepared a Certification of Results and is attached as Attachment No. 1, Exhibit B, in the resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to this item. Election cost for the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, has been allocated and funds are available in the City Clerk’s Election Account No: 100-12500-43090, in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Once the ROV provides an invoice of shared costs, the city will make the appropriate payment. Also, if upon submission of such invoice, the cost related to candidate statements is less than was required as deposited, reimbursements will be made to the respective candidates, as timely as possible and in accordance with the adopted resolution.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The adoption of the proposed resolution is required in order to certify the results for the election. Once the results are certified, the City Clerk’s Office will prepare for the installation of newly elected officers at an upcoming City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Resolution Declaring and Certifying results for the City of Westminster General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024
a. Exhibit ‘A’ - Certificate of Election by Orange County ROV
b. Exhibit ‘B’ - Certificate of Election by City Clerk
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Christine Cordon, City Manager