HomeMy WebLinkAbout24769RESOLUTION NO. 24769
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND CITY CHARTER
WHEREAS, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 2.02.010 a
General Municipal Election shall be held on November 3, 2020, for the election of
Members of City Council for District 4 and 5; and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the Palm Springs, Section 802, requires that elections
shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the California Elections Code, unless
otherwise provided by ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of the Charter of the Palm
Springs, Palm Springs Municipal Code, and the laws of the State of California relating to
elections; there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Palm Springs, California,
on November 3, 2020, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing
Members of City Council for Districts 4 and 5, for the full term of four years.
SECTION 3. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and
content as required by law.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to
coordinate with the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters 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 the
election.
SECTION 5. That the polls for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m.
(7:00 a.m.) of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time
until eight o'clock p.m. (8:00 p.m.) of the same day when the polls shall be closed,
pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Section 14401 of the
California Elections Code.
SECTION 6. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall
be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
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SECTION 7. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given
and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional
notice of the election, in time, form, and manner as required by law.
SECTION 8. That in the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive
an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the Election
Official, the City Council, in accordance with Elections Code Section 15651(a), shall set
a date and time and place and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes
to appear and will determine the tie by lot.
SECTION 9. Pursuant to Section 10263 of the California Elections Code, the
canvass of the General Municipal Election is ordered to be made by the City Clerk. The
City Clerk may designate the Registrar of Voters of County of Riverside to conduct and
complete the canvass.
SECTION 10. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said
election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon
presentation of a properly submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS THIS 25t" DAY OF JUNE, 2020.
DAVID H. READY
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 24769 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on June 25, 2020 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Garner, Middleton, Woods, Mayor Pro Tern Holstege,
and Mayor Kors
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand @and affixed the official seal of
the City of Palm Springs, California, this &4*, day of 3J `j , 2020.
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CITY CLER