REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of License Agreements with the County of Orange to install, operate and maintain official and secure Ballot Drop Boxes at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, and the Main Street Branch Library, 525 Main Street, in Huntington Beach
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Statement of Issue:
California Senate Bill 450, aka the California Voter's Choice Act passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in 2016 authorizes counties to conduct all-mailed ballot elections if the jurisdiction can meet certain criteria. The Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is in the process of transitioning to this new model of voting which will begin with the Presidential Primary Election in March 2020, and is seeking approval for placement of official Ballot Drop Boxes at two identified locations on City-owned property.
Financial Impact: Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "License Agreement" with the County of Orange for installation, operation and maintenance of a Ballot Drop Box as identified in Exhibits A and B (License Area description and location) at the Huntington Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach; and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "License Agreement" with the County of Orange for installation, operation and maintenance of a Ballot Drop Box as identified in Exhibits A and B (License Area description and location) at the Main Street Branch Library, 525 Main Street, Huntington Beach.
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Alternative Action(s): Deny the request.
Analysis:
The California Voter's Choice Act passed in 2016 allows counties to conduct all-mailed ballot elections to provide greater flexibility and convenience for voters - elections...
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