HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-18; City Council; ; Declaring the Existence of a City Treasurer Vacancy and Calling the Nov. 5, 2024, Municipal ElectionCA Review CKM
Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Director
faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5989
Sheila Cobian, Legislative & Constituent Services Director
sheila.cobian@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2917
Subject: Declaring the Existence of a City Treasurer Vacancy and Calling the Nov. 5,
2024, Municipal Election
District: All
Recommended Action
1.Adopt a resolution declaring the existence of a City Treasurer vacancy; and
2.Adopt a resolution calling for and giving notice of the special municipal election to be
held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a City Treasurer for a term
ending November 2026; and
3.Adopt a resolution calling for and giving notice of the general municipal election to be
held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a City Council Member
District 2 and City Council Member District 4 for terms ending November 2028; and
4.Adopt a resolution requesting that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors
consolidate the general municipal election with the statewide general election to be
held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024; and
5.Adopt a resolution requesting that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors
consolidate the special municipal election with the statewide general election to be held
on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024; and
6.Adopt a resolution approving regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to
candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at the general and special municipal
elections to be held in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Executive Summary
City Treasurer Craig Lindholm resigned the City Treasurer seat on June 6, 2024, effective
June 14, 2024. This resignation created a vacancy, and the City Council is required to declare
the existence of the vacancy as soon as practicable.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 1 of 21
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.110(C) states that if a vacancy is declared by the City
Council with 25 months or more remaining in the term from the date of the declaration of
vacancy, the City Council shall fill the vacancy by calling a special election to be held on the next
established election date not less than 114 days after the declaration of vacancy.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1.12.020 requires the city’s general municipal election to be
held on the same date as the statewide general election. The next statewide general election
will be held on Nov. 5, 2024. The city will participate for the purpose of electing the following
officials for terms ending November 2028:
•City Council Member District 2
•City Council Member District 4
Upon City Council’s declaration of an existing vacancy, the city will also participate in a special
election for the purpose of electing the following official for a term ending November 2026:
•City Treasurer
Explanation & Analysis
Election of city officials
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1.12.020 requires the city’s general municipal election to be
held on the same date as the statewide general election. The next statewide general election
will be held on Nov. 5, 2024. The city will participate for the purpose of electing the following
officials for terms ending November 2028:
•City Council Member District 2
•City Council Member District 4
To consolidate the city’s general municipal election with the statewide general election, the City
Council must adopt a resolution requesting consolidation and file it with the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters by Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. The resolution requesting
consolidation must be adopted at the same time the City Council adopts the resolution calling
the city’s general municipal election (California Elections Code Section 10403(b)).
The candidate filing period for the city’s general municipal election is from Monday, July 15,
2024, at 8 a.m. to Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. (California Elections Code Sections 10220,
10224). If nomination papers are not filed by the incumbent City Council District 2
representative or incumbent City Council District 4 representative by Friday Aug. 9, 2024, at 5
p.m., the candidate filing period for those offices will be extended to Wednesday, Aug. 14,
2024, at 5 p.m. (Cal. Elections Code Section 10225). Anyone wishing to run for any of the open
seats may obtain nomination papers by scheduling an appointment with the City Clerk Services
Director.
Declaration of existence of City Treasurer vacancy
On June 6, 2024, City Treasurer Craig Lindholm resigned the City Treasurer seat effective
June 14, 2024. This resignation created a vacancy, and the City Council is required to declare
the existence of the vacancy as soon as practicable.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 2 of 21
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.110(C) states that if a vacancy is declared by the City
Council with 25 months or more remaining in the term from the date of the declaration of
vacancy, the City Council shall fill the vacancy by calling a special election to be held on the next
established election date not less than 114 days after the declaration of vacancy.
Upon City Council’s declaration of an existing vacancy, the city will also participate in a special
election for the purpose of electing the following official for a term ending November 2026:
•City Treasurer
Qualifications
In accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.040(C)(1), to be eligible to become a
candidate for City Treasurer, a person must have a four-year college degree majoring in either:
•Business administration; or
•Public administration; or
•Accounting; or
•Finance; or
•Economics
Additionally, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.040(C)(2)-(3) requires that the person must
also have either:
•Four years of financial work experience; or
•A valid certificate from the California State Board of Accountancy to practice as a
Certified Public Accountant; or
•A valid Chartered Financial Analyst credential or a Certificate in Investment Performance
Management from the CFA Institute; or
•A valid Certified Investment Management Analyst certification from the Investments &
Wealth Institute; or
•A valid Certified California Municipal Treasurer designation from the California
Municipal Treasurers Association
Fiscal Analysis
Although the actual costs of the election are likely to vary depending on how many jurisdictions
participate and other factors, based on an estimate provided by the San Diego County Registrar
of Voters, staff estimate that conducting the Nov. 5, 2024, general municipal election for the
purpose of electing a City Council Member District 2 and City Council Member District 4 for
terms ending November 2028, will cost the city approximately $47,000-$77,000.
Additionally, to include the City Treasurer seat on the ballot, the San Diego County Registrar of
Voters has provided a cost estimate of $100,000-$130,000.
Due to the timing of fiscal year 2024-25 budget development, the City Clerk’s Office’s budget
does not include the necessary funds to cover the costs related to the election.
Staff will request the necessary appropriations as part of the fiscal year 2023-24 year-end
carryforward report in September 2024.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 3 of 21
Next Steps
Staff will file the resolutions with the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Registrar of
Voters requesting consolidation of the city’s general and special municipal election with the
statewide general election on Nov. 5, 2024. In addition, staff will publish the Notice of the
Election on the city’s website and in the following local newspapers of general circulation
authorized to publish legal notices:
•The Coast News
•The San Diego Union-Tribune
•El Latino
•Tieng Viet San Diego News
•The Filipino Press
•The Epoch Times
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental
Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to
cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1.City Council resolution declaring the existence of a City Treasurer vacancy
2.City Council resolution calling a special election for the purpose of electing a City Treasurer
3.City Council resolution calling the Nov. 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
4.City Council resolution requesting consolidation services from the San Diego County Board
of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters for the Nov. 5, 2024, general municipal election
5.City Council resolution requesting consolidation services from the San Diego County Board
of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters for the Nov. 5, 2024, special municipal election
6.City Council resolution adopting regulations for candidates’ statements of qualifications
7.Registrar of Voters cost estimate for election
8.Registrar of Voters cost estimate to include City Treasurer election on Nov. 5, 2024, ballot
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 4 of 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A CITY TREASURER VACANCY
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2024, City Treasurer Craig Lindholm resigned the City Treasurer seat
effective June 14, 2024; and
WHEREAS, vacancy by resignation takes effect on the date specified in the letter of resignation
or, where no date is specified, on the date upon which the letter is delivered to the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.110(A)(3) states that the City Council must
declare the existence of the vacancy as soon as practicable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitation is true and correct.
2.That the City Council declares the existence of a City Treasurer vacancy.
3.That the City Clerk or designee shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
SHERRY F
(SEAL)
Exhibit 1
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 5 of 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING A CITY TREASURER FOR A TERM ENDING IN NOVEMBER 2026
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2024, City Treasurer Craig Lindholm resigned the City Treasurer seat
effective June 14, 2024; and
WHEREAS, this resignation created a vacancy, and the City Council declared the existence of a
City Treasurer vacancy on June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, under Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.110((), if a vacancy is declared by the
City Council with 25 months or more remaining in the term from the date of the declaration of vacancy,
the City Council shall fill the vacancy by calling a special election to be held on the next established
election date not less than 114 days after the declaration of vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the next established election date is the statewide general election to be held on
Nov. 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the special municipal election be consolidated with the statewide
general election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitation is true and correct.
2.That there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Carlsbad, California, on Tuesday,
Nov. 5, 2024, a special municipal election for the purpose of electing a City Treasurer for
a term ending in November 2026.
3.That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by
law.
4.That the City Clerk's Office is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the
San Diego County 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.
Exhibit 2
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 6 of 21
5.In keeping with California Elections Code Section 10418, the hours for the opening and
closing of the polls for the special municipal election shall be the same as provided for
the statewide general election on Nov. 5, 2024.
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 that are consolidated with
statewide elections.
7.That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk's
Office is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the
election, in the time, form and manner as required by law.
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 San Diego County Registrar of
Voters, the City Council, in accordance with California Elections Code Section 15651 shall
conduct a Special Runoff Election to resolve the tie vote and such Special Runoff Election
is to be held on a Tuesday not less than 40 days nor more than 125 days after the
administrative or judicial certification of the election which resulted in a tie vote.
9.That the City Clerk or designee shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
10.That the City Council authorizes the City Clerk or designee to administer said election
and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the city upon
presentation of a properly submitted bill.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 7 of 21
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 8 of 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 2024, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 2 AND CITY
COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 4 FOR TERMS ENDING IN NOVEMBER 2028
WHEREAS, under Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1.12.020, the city's general municipal
election must be held on the same date as the statewide general election; and
WHEREAS, the next statewide general election will be held on Nov. 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, under Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.080, the City's transition to district
elections requires the selection of the City Council Member District 2 and City Council Member District
4 at the election on Nov. 5, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitation is true and correct.
2.That there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Carlsbad, California, on Tuesday,
Nov. 5, 2024, a general municipal election for the purpose of electing a City Council
Member District 2 and City Council Member District 4 for terms ending in November
2028.
3.That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by
law.
4.That the City Clerk's Office is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the
San Diego County 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.
5.In keeping with California Elections Code Section 10418, the hours for the opening and
closing of the polls for the general municipal election shall be the same as provided for
the statewide general election on Nov. 5, 2024.
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 that are consolidated with
statewide elections.
Exhibit 3
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 9 of 21
7.That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk's
Office is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the
election, in the time, form and manner as required by law.
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 San Diego County Registrar of
Voters, the City Council, in accordance with California Elections Code Section 15651 shall
conduct a Special Runoff Election to resolve the tie vote and such Special Runoff Election
is to be held on a Tuesday not less than 40 days nor more than 125 days after the
administrative or judicial certification of the election which resulted in a tie vote.
9.That the City Clerk or designee shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
10.That the City Council authorizes the City Clerk or designee 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 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 10 of 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOV. 5, 2024
WHEREAS, under Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1.12.020, the City's general municipal
election must be held on the same date as the statewide general election; and
WHEREAS, the next statewide general election will be held on Nov. 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, under Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.080, the City's transition to district
elections requires the selection of the City Council Member District 2 and City Council Member District
4 at the election on Nov. 5, 2024.
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the general municipal election be consolidated with the statewide
general election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That in accordance with California Elections Code Section 10403, the City Council
requests the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the general
municipal election with the statewide general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, and to
issue instructions to the Registrar of Voters to take the necessary steps for holding the
consolidated election.
3.That the City Council acknowledges the consolidated election will be held and conducted
in the manner prescribed by California Elections Code 10418.
4.That in accordance with Article XXIV-A, Section 439.1(2}(d) of the San Diego County Code
of Administrative Ordinances, the City of Carlsbad agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the county, its officers, agents and employees from liability expenses,
including reasonable attorney fees, as the result of an election contest arising after the
conduct of the election, so long as the election contest relates to the city's general
municipal election and either arises from the conduct of the city or as a result of the
reasonable reliance by county upon information provided by the city.
Exhibit 4
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 11 of 21
5.That the City Clerk or designee is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with
the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters in the time and manner required
by law.
6.That the City Clerk or designee shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
7.That the City Council authorizes the City Clerk or designee to administer the general
municipal election.
8.That the city will reimburse the county for the costs incurred for the consolidation upon
the county's presentation of a properly submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
, Mayor
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 12 of 21
SHE
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THE CITY'S SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOV. 5, 2024
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2024, City Treasurer Craig Lindholm resigned the City Treasurer seat
effective June 14, 2024; and
WHEREAS, this resignation created a vacancy, and the City Council declared the existence of a
City Treasurer vacancy on June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, under Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.04.ll0(C), if a vacancy is declared by the
City Council with 25 months or more remaining in the term from the date of the declaration of vacancy,
the City Council shall fill the vacancy by calling a special election to be held on the next established
election date not less than 114 days after the declaration of vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the next established election date is the statewide general election to be held on
Nov. 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the special municipal election be consolidated with the statewide
general election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That in accordance with California Elections Code Section 10403, the City Council
requests the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the special municipal
election with the statewide general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, and to issue
instructions to the Registrar of Voters to take the necessary steps for holding the
consolidated election.
3.That the City Council acknowledges the consolidated election will be held and conducted
in the manner prescribed by California Elections Code 10418.
4.That in accordance with Article XXIV-A, Section 439.1(2)(d) of the San Diego County Code
of Administrative Ordinances, the City of Carlsbad agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the county, its officers, agents and employees from liability expenses,
including reasonable attorney fees, as the result of an election contest arising after the
Exhibit 5
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 13 of 21
conduct of the election, so long as the election contest relates to the city's special
municipal election and either arises from the conduct of the city or as a result of the
reasonable reliance by county upon information provided by the city.
5.That the City Clerk or designee is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with
the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters in the time and manner required
by law.
6.That the City Clerk or designee shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
7.That the City Council authorizes the City Clerk or designee to administer the special
municipal election.
8.That the city will reimburse the county for the costs incurred for the consolidation upon
the county's presentation of a properly submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
SHERRY
(SEAL)
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 14 of 21
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-131
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE
HELD IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ON TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 2024
WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 13307 authorizes the City Council to adopt
regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a nonpartisan elective office in
the city, including costs of the candidates' statements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.The above recitation is true and correct. .
2.GENERAL PROVISIONS. Each candidate for nonpartisan elective office to be voted for
at the general and special municipal elections to be held in the City of Carlsbad on
Nov. 5, 2024, may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided
by the City Clerk's Office. The statement may include the name, age and occupation
of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's
education and qualifications expressed by the candidate. The statement shall not
include any party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan
political organizations. The statement shall be filed in typewritten form in the City
Clerk's Office at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement
may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers
and until 5 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
3.FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY
A.Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, each candidate's statement will be
translated into all languages required by the San Diego County Registrar of
Voters. The Registrar of Voters is required to translate candidate's
statements into the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino and
Chinese.
B.All translations shall be provided by professionally certified translators.
Exhibit 6
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 15 of 21
C.The Registrar of Voters will print and mail separate sample ballots and
candidates' statements in Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino and Chinese to only
those voters who are in the county voter file as having requested a sample
ballot in a particular language. The Registrar of Voters will make the sample
ballots and candidates' statements in the required languages available at all
polling places, on the county's website and in the Election Official's office.
4.ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional
materials in the sample ballot package.
5.PAYMENT. The City Clerk or designee shall estimate the total cost of printing,
handling, translating as specified, and mailing the candidates' statements filed
pursuant to the Elections Code, including costs incurred as a result of complying with
the Federal Voting Rights Act and require each candidate filing a statement to pay in
advance the candidate's estimated pro rata share of $1,100 as a condition of having
the candidate's statement included in the voter information guide. The estimated
amount is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to
another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending
on the actual number of candidates filing statements and the number of registered
voters in the city. Accordingly, the City Clerk or designee is not bound by the estimate
and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expense or refund
any excess paid depending on the final actual cost.
6.Each candidate shall pay a $25.00 fee at the time the nomination papers are filed in
the City Clerk's Office. The City Clerk's Office shall provide each candidate, or the
candidate's representative, a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions
are issued.
7.This Resolution shall apply only to the general and special municipal elections to be
held on Nov. 5, 2024.
8.The City Clerk or designee shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 16 of 21
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 18th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
June 18, 2024 Item #1 Page 17 of 21
From:Lau, Liliana
To:Faviola Medina
Cc:Vargas, Elvira
Subject:RE: Election costs
Date:Friday, May 3, 2024 3:39:24 PM
Attachments:image003.pngimage005.png
Hi Faviola,
We don’t have all the jurisdictions that will be ultimately participating in the election. The Registrar
of Voters assign election costs in a consolidated election using a weighted average method. This
attributes costs to each jurisdiction based on the number of contests, number of registered voters,
number of candidates and the number of pages in the voter information pamphlet. The number of
participating jurisdictions and number of contests will be known by the 88th day before the
respective election date. The actual costs are likely to vary depending on how many jurisdictions
ultimately participate and voter turnout. There are several senate and assembly bills being reviewed
by the legislature that will affect how elections are conducted in the future. Those bills, if approved
by the Governor, will affect election costs as they add increased complexity and cost to the
administration of elections. The ROV transitioned to a full-size voter information pamphlet (8 ½” x
11”) for the March 2024 Presidential Primary Election.
At this time, the cost projection for the November 5, 2024 General Election is:
District #2: $22K - $37K based on 19,101 registered voters
District #4: $25K - $40K based on 21,982 registered voters
Here are the assumptions:
All registered voters will receive their official ballot in the mail, along with the “I Voted”
stickers.
Pre-paid postage for all voters to return their ballot in the mail.
Ballot drop-off location(s) for a 28-day period, which requires renting vehicle(s) and hiring
temporary staff to pick-up ballots.
Vote Centers are open starting 11-days before Election Day.
Translation of materials to all federal mandated languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and
Filipino) and state languages for some election materials.
ROV hires temporary election workers 90 - 120 days before election day to assist with election
activities and these workers are usually kept until the election has been certified.
Two-card ballot based on the assumption that there will be 12-15 state propositions and 1
county measure appearing on the ballot.
New size for the voter information pamphlet (8 ½” x 11”). If the jurisdiction allows it, instead
of printing the entire text measure, the jurisdiction can post the text measure online and print
the ballot summary, impartial analysis, fiscal impact statement, arguments, and rebuttals.
The translation of the text measure is still required.
Higher temporary labor costs due to the anticipated increase in fast food workers hourly rate
and difficulty hiring temporary election workers.
Thanks,
Exhibit 7
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Liliana
From: Faviola Medina <Faviola.Medina@carlsbadca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:13 PM
To: Lau, Liliana <Liliana.Lau@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Cc: Vargas, Elvira <Elvira.Vargas@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Subject: [External] Election costs
Good Afternoon,
I was wondering if I could please have an estimated cost for the District 2 seat and District 4 seat for
the Nov. 2024 election.
Please advise.
Thank you,
Faviola Medina, CMC
City Clerk Services Director
Office of the City Clerk
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
P: 442-339-5989 | faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov | www.carlsbadca.gov
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From:Lau, Liliana
To:Faviola Medina
Cc:Vargas, Elvira
Subject:RE: Urgent Request
Date:Friday, June 7, 2024 4:29:54 PM
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Hi Faviola,
The cost projection to add the City Treasurer to the November 2024 election is $100K - $130K.
Please let me know if you need additional information
Thanks,
Liliana
From: Faviola Medina <Faviola.Medina@carlsbadca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:41 PM
To: Lau, Liliana <Liliana.Lau@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Cc: Vargas, Elvira <Elvira.Vargas@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Subject: [External] Urgent Request
Importance: High
Hi ladies,
Could you please provide an estimate as to how much would it cost to add the citywide City
Treasurer seat to the November 2024 election as soon as possible?
Thank you,
Faviola Medina, CMC
City Clerk Services Director
Office of the City Clerk
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
P: 442-339-5989 | faviola.medina@carlsbadca.gov | www.carlsbadca.gov
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Tammy Cloud-McMinn
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Mary Real <anewday4me2020@gmail.com>
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:23 PM
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Item 1 Comments June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting
3) Adoption of a resolution calling and giving notice of the general municipal election to be held on
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a City Council Member District 2 and City Council
Member District 4 for terms ending November 2028;
I am very concerned that we elect responsible people for District 2 and District 4 ----people
who will not only Listen to what people tell them but will not just accept any excuse by the
Administration for poor performance! In other words someone who can investigate and see
for themselves what is going on with Parks and Recreation's poor to terrible performance in
maintaining a friendly Senior Center that Welcomes Seniors and tries to cater to the senior's
interests both new and old! Seniors want a friendly Senior Center with employees who smile
at seniors and are willing to talk and laugh and explore new activities to upgrade the Senior
Center experience for seniors. Do we really want to pay 65 K to 95K for employees who would
ban a senior from using the Senior Center for NINE MONTHS for walking aggressively while
seated at a table listening to music by Famous Frank Fleming? Please contact your Mayor
and City Manager at 760-442-2827 to express your desire for more training and more smiley
faces at the Senior Center.
Thanks,
Mary Lucid
anewday4Me2020@gmail.com
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Tammy Cloud-McMinn
From:
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Mary Real <anewday4me2020@gmail.com>
Tuesday, June 18, 20241:11 PM
City Clerk; Council Internet Email; Scott Chadwick; Geoff Patnoe; Kyle Lancaster; Mary
Real
Item 1 Comments June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting
3) Adoption of a resolution calling and giving notice of the general municipal election to be held on
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a City Council Member District 2 and City Council
Member District 4 for terms ending November 2028;
What are the duties of a great City Council member? If the current or future City Council
members do not listen or see for themselves by visiting and speaking with seniors, who are
still "allowed" to use the facility that receives federal money, to experience the service first
hand then they are not fully serving the seniors, IMHO, so they are not fully engaged. Many
City of Carlsbad employees are so very smart and work hard to make the City better and I
thank those of you who are not just "collecting a paycheck". For those of you at Park & Rec ., I
know that some of you need a skill or an attitude adjustment ----who believes that a senior
who speaks highly of a book about aging, "The Gift of Years" by Joan Chittister, is just being
'sarcastic' to the Staff? I would have to "charitably" say a Staffer who is insecure and not well
trained to deal with seniors! Isn't that the job of Park and Rec-ers to see to it that fun
activities and proper treatment of older Seniors deserves more than Being Banned for Nine
Months by staff who are having a bad day and mistreating seniors because their boss Allows
the mistreatment of seniors based on inexperience or lack of training. What is Park & Rec
doing to improve the experience at the Senior Center. Perhaps that is why only one customer
service person is needed at the window now ---there used to be 2 staffers and one volunteer
during peak hours. Park & Rec-ers have downsized of discouraged or banned people from
enjoying their Senior Center and the City Manager and the City Council are not
overseeing them???
Maybe it is time for more pro-Senior City Council Members?
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Lucid
anewday4Me2020@gmail.com
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