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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JEFFREY LAWRENCE CORNEJO, JR., CITY CLERK
DATE: APRIL 6, 2020
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING FILLING THE SEAT
VACATED BY NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR GONZALES
BACKGROUND:
As a result of the March 3, 2020 election, Councilmember Robert Gonzales was elected as Mayor,
leaving his Council seat vacant. Government Code Section 36512 states if a vacancy occurs in an
elective office, the council shall, within 60 days from the commencement of the vacancy, either fill the
vacancy by appointment or call a special election to fill the vacancy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council consider the following options and provide direction:
1)Set up an ad-hoc committee of 2 Councilmembers;
2) Appoint from Candidates that ran for Council;
3)Call a Special Election (Cost estimate $90,000.00)
4)Other – Council provide staff direction.
ANALYSIS:
State law requires the City Council to make a decision within 60 days. Historically the City Council has
appointed the 3rd highest vote Candidate that ran for City Council that election year. In March 2005,
Mayor Chagnon was elected as Mayor leaving her Council seat vacant, the City Council appointed
Angel Carrillo to fill the remainder of her Council term. In March 2007, Mayor Rocha was elected as
Mayor leaving his Council seat vacant. Due to a split vote the City Council decide to establish an ad-hoc
committee to discuss their options provided by staff. At the March 26, 2007 City Council meeting, City
Council appointed Robert Gonzales to fill the remainder of Mayor Rocha’s Council term.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
4/6/2020
Council Vacancy
April 6, 2020
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FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Adrian Garcia, MMC Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.
Chief Deputy City Clerk City Clerk
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager