HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 22-19- 20220608 - Call Election Santa CruzRESOLUTION NO. 22-19
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SP ACE DISTRICT REQUESTING
AND CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS -SANTA
CRUZ COUNTY
WHEREAS, a Biennial General District Election has been ordered to be held on
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) of
Santa Cruz County (County) for the purpose of electing one Director (Ward 6) of the Board of
Directors of the District for a term of four years; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 3 ( commencing with Section 10400) of the Elections Code,
such election may be either completely or partially consolidated;
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General District Election be consolidated with the
Statewide General Election to be held on the S'1;me date and that within the District, the precincts,
polling places and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the Registrar of
Voters of the County of Santa Cruz canvass the returns of the General District Election, and that
the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District calls for an election to be held on November 8,
2022, and requests the Board of Supervisors of Santa Cruz County to completely consolidate
such elections and to further provide that the Registrar of Voters canvass the returns of the
election, including:
1. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 5530 and 5533, the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does call an election in the District for the
election of one member of the Board of Directors of the District, for a full term of four years,
in Ward 6 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
2. The District Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to coordinate with the County of
Santa Cruz 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.
3. The polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. of the day of the election and shall
remain open continuously from that time 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be
closed.
4. Pursuant to the requirements of Part 3 (Consolidation of Elections; §§10400 et seq.) of
Division 10 of the Elections Code, the Board of Directors hereby requests the governing
body of any other political subdivision, or any officer otherwise authorized by law, to
partially or completely consolidate such elections, and to further provide that, upon
consolidation, the consolidated election shall be held and conducted, election officers
appointed, voting precincts designated, ballots printed, polls opened and closed, ballots
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opened and returned, returns canvassed, and all other proceedings in connection with the
election shall be regulated and done by any body or official authorized to perform such
functions and canvass the returns of the elections; and that this Board of Directors consents
to such consolidation.
5. That the Registrar of Voters Office of Santa Cruz County is hereby authorized and instructed
to canvass the returns of said election for the office of members of the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and is requested to certify the results of said
election to the Board of Directors of the District.
6. The Board of Directors further requests, pursuant to Election Code Section 10002, that
County election official(s) be authorized to render services to the District relating to the
conduct of said election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one
election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District's General District Election will be held and conducted in accordance with the
provisions of law regulating the statewide or special election.
7. Pursuant to Sections 10509 and 13307 of the Elections Code, each candidate for elective
office to be voted for at the General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022, may prepare
a candidate statement on an appropriate form provided by the District Clerk. 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 himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the
candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement
shall be filed with the District Clerk 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 :00 pm of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.
Candidates shall not be permitted to submit materials other than the candidate's statement
with the sample ballot and the voter's pamphlet.
8. Pursuant to Board Policy 1.07 Board Elections, in those wards where two or more
candidates have qualified to appear on the ballot, a candidate may file a candidate's
statement, not exceeding 200 words. The District will pay for the cost of the statements,
and, if required by the respective county, translations of candidates' statements pursuant to
the Elections Code of the State of California, and no such candidate shall be billed for
availing himself or herself of these services.
9. That pursuant to Section 10522 of the Elections Code of the State of California, a current map
showing the boundaries of the district and the boundaries of the divisions of the district is herewith
submitted.
10. That pursuant to Sections 10551 and 15651 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the
method of determining the winner or winners in the event of a tie vote shall be by lot.
11. The General Manager of the District is hereby authorized to reimburse the County in full for
the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the District.
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12. The District Clerk is hereby directed to submit a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Board of Supervisors of Santa Cruz County, and to appropriate County election officials of
said County.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District on June 8, 2022 , at a Regular Meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES: CYR, HASSETT, HOLMAN, KERSTEEN-TUCKER, KISHIMOTO, RIFFLE,
SIEMENS
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ATTEST:
KaienHolman, Secretary
Board of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED:
Board of Directors
I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify that the
above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting thereof duly held and
called on the above day.
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Map legend
Ward 6
Detailed Map
Census 2020 Redistricting
0 3 6
Miles±3/1/2022
Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
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Ward 6
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-1.33% from target population