The November 8, 2016, Election will be held in conjunction with the Statewide General Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the full term of two years, three Council Members, District Nos. 2, 5, and 6, for the full term of four years, and one Council Member, District No. 3 for the term of two years. 

Pursuant to provisions of the California Elections Code, the Resolutions are being presented for City Council adoption to call the election for the offices of Mayor and Council Members; to request the County of Orange to provide certain services in connection with the election; and adopt regulations for the Candidates Statement of Qualification that includes the word count limit of 400 words.

Funds to cover election related costs (approximately $130,000) will be included as part of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget.

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolutions:

• To hold the City's General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the election of Mayor and four Council Members as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities;

• To request the Orange County Board of Supervisors consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403; and

• Adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to Candidates Statements submitted to the voters.