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HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-39RESOLUTION NO. 85-39 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL POSITION OF CITY CLERK, SCHEDULING ELECTION FOR NEXT REGULAR ELECTION DATE AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY ELECTIONS CLERK TO CONDUCT ELECTION PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT. Whereas, in the June 5, 1984, general municipal election the voters determined to retain the elective position of City Clerk for the City of Ukiah, and WHEREAS, no candidate has been elected and qualified to fill that position, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ukiah has determined that in accordance with the results of the June 5, 1984, election the position must be filled by election at the earliest opportunity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. In accordance with Elections Code sections 2653 and 23302.3, a special election shall be called to fill the position of City Clerk; 2. The special election shall be consolidated with the next regularly scheduled election of March 5, 1985~ 3. The County Clerk is authorized to provide the election services as set forth on the proposed agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and that said agreement be entered into by the City of Ukiah and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino; and 4. Pursuant to Elections Code section 23306 the Board of Supervisors of Mendocino County is authorized to canvass the returns of the election; and 5. The City Council of the City of Ukiah does authorize its Mayor and Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the City. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December 1984, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Kelley, Hickey and Mayor Myers NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST City C1 Mayor AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF UKIAH AND MENDOCINO COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES WHEREAS, the special municipal election for City Clerk has been set for the next regularly scheduled election date of March 5, 1985, and WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah has authorized the Mendocino County Clerk to provide election services under an agreement between the City of Ukiah and the County of Me~docino, NOW, THEREFORE, these parties agree as follows: 1. The County Clerk shall conduct the Election of March 5, 1985, for the position of City Clerk by providing the following services: a. Publication of candidates as required by law. b. Establish precinct boundaries to coincide with Statewide Election. c. Designate polling places and appoint election officers. de Notify election officers of their appointment and instruct inspectors concerning their duties. e® fe ge he Hire and pay election officers subject only to City Council approval as required by law. Arrange for the availability of polling places, all supplies necessary for casting ballots, and setting up of voting booths. Publish lists of precincts, election officers, polling places and hours polls will be open. Verify signatures appearing on candidates nomination papers and supply precinct on nomination papers. i · Provide sample ballots to each voter. Receive absent voter applications; supply absent voter ballots to applicants; accept voter ballot returns; retain custody of absent voter ballots; count absent voter ballots. EXHIBIT "A" k. Canvass the returns as provided in Elections Code sections 17000 and following. 2. The City shall be responsible for: a. Publication of the Notice of Election. b. Distribution and receipt of nomination papers. c. Receipt of Candidate's Statement. d. Receive campaign statements and disclosure ~ statements as required by law. 3. In consideration of the services rendered by the County Clerk and described herein the City of Ukiah agrees to pay actual costs for: a. Polling place rental b. Legal Notices c. Postage d. Precinct Kits e. Sample, Official and Spanish Facsimile Ballots, if needed f. Polling place labels and affixing g. Index listing h. Miscellaneous forms i. Delivery and return of election supplies j. Election Officers Payroll k. Extra help (verification of signatures, absentee board, processing applications, preparation and mailing election materials) 4. The City of Ukiah agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County of Mendocino or any of its officers or employees from any cost, liability or defense cost associated with any legal action challenging the legality or propriety of the election~ for City Clerk provided by this Agreement. 5. The payment 'for services due under Article 3 of this Agreement shall be paid after billing is submitted by the County of Mendocino. Dated: /,~//d /~ ~ CITY OF UKIAH, CALIFORNIA Mayor ATTEST: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA By Chairman of the Board By Clerk of the Board