CC Resolution 2002-050 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 5, 2002, DECLARING THE RESULT AND
SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of
La Quinta, California, on March 5, 2002, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and manner as
provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers
were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the
votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time,
form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of
California for the holding of consolidated elections; and
WHEREAS, the County Election Department canvassed the returns of the
election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received,
attached and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of La Guinta, California as
follows:
SECTION 1. That the whole number of votes (ballots) cast in the precincts
except absent voter ballots was 2,965.
That the whole number of absent voter ballots cast in the City was 1,176,
making a total of 4,141 votes cast in the City.
SECTION 2. That the measure voted upon at the election is as follows:
Measure B, "Shall an ordinance be adopted to authorize the levy of a special tax on
each eligible parcel in the City to fund fire protection and paramedic services?"
SECTION 3. That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number
of votes given in the City for and against the measure is as listed in Exhibit "A"
attached.
SECTION 4. The City Council does declare and determine that as a result of the
election, a two-thirds majority of the voters voting on Measure B relating to the fire
protection tax did not vote in favor of it, and that the measure was not carried, and
shall not be deemed adopted and ratified.
Resolution No. 2002-50
Election Certification / Measure B
Adopted: April 2, 2002
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SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of the
city, a statement of the result of the election showing; (1) The whole number of votes
(ballots) cast in the City; (2) The measure voted upon; (3) The number of votes given
at each precinct for and against Measure B; and (4) The total number of votes for and
against Measure B.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 2nd day of April, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
JOHN',..)PEI~'/~, Mayor
City c f._ La Quin~a, California
ATTEST'
JU~EK, CMC, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
Resolution No. 2002-50
Election Certification / Measure B
Adopted: April 2, 2002
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINEf.~ENSON, Ci~ Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
.,
MISCHELLE TOWNSEND 2724 Gateway Drive,
Registrar of Voters Riverside, CA 92507-0918
(909) 486-7200 · FAX (909) 486-7335
www,voteinfo.net
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
TO THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS
State of California )
) SS,
county of Riverside )
I, MISCHELLE TOWNSEND, Registrar of Voters of said County, do hereby certify that,
in pursuance of the provisions of Sections 307 and 15301 of the California Elections
Code, I did canvass the returns of the votes cast on March 5, 2002, as part of the
Consolidated Primary Election, in the
City of La Quinta
Measure "B"
and I further certify that the statement of votes cast, to which this certificate is attached,
shows the whole number of votes for and against Measure "B" submitted to a vote of
the voters at said election in said City and in each precinct therein, and that the totals as
shown for said election are full, true and correct.
Dated this 18th day of March, 2002
MlSCHELLE 'I~WNSEND --
Registrar of VOters
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