To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Departmental
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of a Resolution Containing Language of the Ballot Measure Pursuant to Article XXXIV of the Constitution of the State of California to be Consolidated with the November 3, 2020 General Election and Submitting the Ballot Measure to Qualified Electors
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution (Resolution 20-__ (Attachment 1)) containing language of the ballot measure pursuant to Article XXXIV of the Constitution of the State of California to be consolidated with the November 3, 2020 General Election and submitting the ballot measure to qualified electors.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
At the meeting on July 7, 2020 the Board of Supervisors tentatively approved the language of the ballot measure pursuant to Article XXXIV of the state constitution and directed staff to return with a resolution containing the ballot measure language, consolidating it with the November 3, 2020 General Election and submitting the ballot measure to qualified electors. Attachment 1 contains the resolution as directed by the Board. Approval of this resolution is the last step for the Board to place the measure on the November ballot. Given the favorable polling results of likely voters presented at the July 7, 2020 meeting, staff recommends the Board approve the resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The salary funding for this work is included is in the General Fund contribution to the Long-Range Planning unit, 1100-282. The cost of placing the measure on the ballot is estimated to be $77,800, which includes the polling done in June by the firm FM3.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by creating opportunities for improved safety and health , protecting vulnerable populations, and facilitating public/private partnerships to solve problems.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Administrative Office, Clerk, Recorder, Registrar of Voters, Auditor and Controller, and the Office of County Counsel.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Board of Supervisors Resolution containing language of the ballot measure pursuant to Article XXXIV of the Constitution of the State of California to be consolidated with the November 3, 2020 General Election and submitting the ballot measure to qualified electors.
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: K-2
Meeting of: July 7, 2020
File No.: 20-780