TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: SHELLEY DESAUTELS, CITY CLERK
DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2024
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR A CITY COUNCILMEMBER IN DISTRICT 1 AND IN DISTRICT 5
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SUMMARY
The City of Claremont held a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024. Voters in District 1 and District 5 each cast their ballots for a City Council representative. The City’s Election was consolidated with the Statewide General Election, and accordingly, returns were canvassed by the Los Angeles County Election Department.
The tabulation of votes is final and a Certificate of Canvass reciting the official results of the election has been provided by the County. The City Council may now adopt a resolution (Attachment) declaring the results of the election.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
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ALTERNATIVE TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there is the following alternative:
• Request additional information.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Although the County’s final invoice for the City General Municipal Election will not be available until late February or early March 2025, costs to administer the election are included in the Administrative Services Department budget in the amount of $100,000.
Additionally, staff costs to conduct a candidate orientation, provide ongoing election support, and to prepare this report are estimated at $15,706. All City departments contributed to candidate orientation and election support. These costs are included in department operating budgets.
ANALYSIS
On June 11, 2024, the City Council adopted resolutions calling the City of Claremont November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and requesting that the Los Angeles County Election Department conduct the election and canvass the returns.
The County has now completed the canvass and certified the result of the election. The City Council may now adopt a resolution declaring those results.
District 1 Election Results
The total number of ballots cast for Member of the City Council, District 1 was 4,684, of which 993 ballots were cast at a vote center, and 3,691 ballots were cast via vote by mail.
The list below illustrates the number of votes given for each candidate for Member of the City Council, District 1:
Name Votes Given
Corey Calaycay 2,520
Rachel L. Forester 1,759
As shown above, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes was Corey Calaycay.
The number of District 1 ballots unable to be included in the tally for various reasons was 405.
The total number of registered voters in District 1 at the time of the election was 5,623. The casting of 4,684 ballots represents an 83% voter turnout.
District 5 Election Results
The total number of ballots cast for Member of the City Council, District 5 was 3,359, of which 924 ballots were cast at a vote center, and 2,435 ballots were cast via vote by mail.
The list below illustrates the number of votes given for each candidate for Member of the City Council, District 5:
Name Votes Given
Silviano “Sal” Medina 2,225
Kingoro Onami 615
As shown above, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes was Silviano “Sal” Medina.
The number of District 5 ballots unable to be included in the tally for various reasons was 519.
The total number of registered voters in District 5 at the time of the election was 4,461. The casting of 3,359 ballots represents a 75% voter turnout.
Declaring the Results of the Election
The resolution whereby the City Council may declare the above-stated results of the election is the attachment to this report. The County Certificate of Canvass of the Election Returns is the exhibit to the resolution and made a part thereof.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the attached resolution and approved it as to form.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds it relates to the 2024-26 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and this staff report are available on the City’s website. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by:
Shelley Desautels
City Clerk
Attachment:
Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election