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CC - Item 6A - Consideration of Senate Bill 415 And Consolidation With A Statewide Election 5 E N E ° ! 9 ° ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL re \ STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL R. MANIS, CITY MANAGER ey,' DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2017 SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILL 415 AND CONSOLIDATION WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION DATE SUMMARY Senate Bill (SB) 415, also known as the California Voter Participation Rights Act, amended the State Elections Code pertaining to municipal election dates. The bill requires cities that currently hold standalone municipal elections to change their election dates to coincide with statewide election dates, unless voter turnout rates for past standalone elections meet a certain threshold. The City's past voter turnout rates are lower than the threshold established by SB 415, so the City must move its election date to coincide with a statewide election date. ANALYSIS The goal of SB 415 (Attachment A) is to increase voter turnout rates for municipal elections, which tend to be lower when such elections are not held concurrently with statewide elections. Elections Code section 1001 provides that a statewide election is "an election held throughout the state," which only includes elections held in June and November of even years. However, beginning in 2019, the statewide primary election will be moved from June of even number years to March of even years due to SB 568 (Attachment B). which was signed by the Governor on September 27,2017. The City of Rosemead currently holds its general municipal elections for City Councilmembers in March, of odd-numbered years. The next municipal election is scheduled for March 2019. SB 415 prohibits local governments from holding municipal elections on any date other than the date of a statewide election, if in the past, it has caused "a significant decrease in voter turnout." As described in this bill, "a significant decrease in voter turnout" has occurred if the voter turnout rate for a regularly scheduled City election, not held concurrently with a statewide election, is at least 25% less than the average turnout rate within the City for the previous four statewide general elections. Staff has reviewed Rosemead's voter turnout data for the four most recent statewide general elections on the County Registrar-Recorder website, as well as turnout data for the City's most I HEM NUMBER: 6t"r // City Council Meeting October 24,2017 Page 2 of 4 recent standalone municipal elections. Below is a chart comparing the turnout rate for Rosemead's most recent standalone municipal elections to the average turnout rate within the City for the last four statewide general elections: Statewide General Election-Voter Turnout for Rosemead November 2016 (Presidential Election) 63.09% November 2014 (Gubernatorial Election) 21.12% November 2012 (Presidential Election) 56.88% November 2010 (Gubernatorial Election) 40.38% Average voter turnout(%) over 4 statewide general elections: 45.36% Minimum voter turnout to avoid statewide cycle: 34.02% Rosemead General Municipal Election Voter Turnout March 2017 (General Municipal Election) Cancelled March 2015 (General Municipal Election) 11.04% March 2013 (General Municipal Election) 13.37% March 2011 (General Municipal Election) 14.27% March 2009 (General Municipal Election) 23.00% Average voter turnout (%) over 4 general municipal elections: 15.42% According to Los Angeles County Registrar's past voter participation data, the City of Rosemead meets the triggering criteria of SB 415. Rosemead's average turnout for the previous four statewide election dates in November was 45.36%. In order to meet the 25% threshold to keep its elections on an odd-year cycle, the City's prior municipal elections must have reached a turnout figure of 75% of this average, or 34.02%. As the above data illustrates, the voter turnout average for the City's most recent municipal elections is 15.42%. Since the City experienced a "significant decrease in voter turnout," according to the definition in the bill, Rosemead must move its general municipal elections to a statewide general election date in 2018, 2020, or 2022. SB 415 requires a local jurisdiction take action to consolidate its election with a statewide election, or by January 1, 2018, adopt a plan to consolidate its election with the statewide election no later than the November 8, 2022, statewide general election. The City has had initial discussions with Los Angeles County staff and they have indicated that they would be able to accommodate the City for the November 2018 election or the March 2020 election, but ultimately that decision is left to the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, pursuant to Elections Code Section 104035(b), no term of office may be increased or decreased by more than 12 months, as a result of an ordinance consolidating elections. The City appears to have three main options for compliance with SB 415. The City could move elections currently scheduled for March of odd-numbered years back by four months, so that they are held in November of the preceding even-numbered years during statewide general elections. Second, the City could move its elections back by twelve months so that they are held in March of even-numbered years during statewide primaries. Third, the City could move its elections forward by twelve months so that they are held in March of even numbered years City Council Meeting October 24,2017 Page 3 of 4 during statewide primaries. All three of these options could he implemented starting in 2018, 2020, or 2022. November Consolidation: If the City Council approves a November consolidation plan, it could reschedule elections from March of odd numbered years to November of the preceding even numbered years. Under this option, those elected in March would have their terms reduced by four months, resulting in a three year,eight month term. This would continue for two election cycles. For example, the City has the option to hold elections in March 2019, and March 2021, as planned, and reduce the terms of those elected in the 2019 elections by four months, so that they serve a three year, eight month term. Under this plan, the offices for Councilmembers that were elected in 2019 would be up for election in November 2022, when the City would hold its first consolidated election concurrent with the statewide general election. This would meet SB 415's November 2022, deadline for consolidation. The offices for Councilmembers that were elected in 2021 would also be reduced to three years and eight months and would be up for election in November 2024. After that, City elections would continue in November of even numbered years and everyone would serve a full four-year term. March Consolidation: The City could alternatively choose to consolidate municipal elections with statewide primaries held in March of even-numbered years. which qualify as a "statewide election" for the purposes of SB 415. However, since March elections fall exactly 12 months before or after the City's current election cycle, the City has a choice of either reducing Councilmember terms or increasing Councilmember terms by 12 months. This would also continue for two election cycles. For example, under this option, the next City election held in March 2019 could be moved forward twelve months to March 2020. Under this plan, Councilmember terms will increase by 12 months. Alternatively, the election to be held in March of 2021 could be moved back twelve months to March 2020. Under this plan, Councilmember terms would decrease by 12 months. A list of potential options for consolidating future general municipal elections with a statewide election date is listed in Attachment C. Upon the City Council providing direction, staff will return at a future City Council meeting with the appropriate ordinance (Attachment D) to effectuate the synchronization of the City's general municipal elections with a future statewide election by the statutory deadline of November 8,2022. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council discuss the options available and provide direction to staff. City Council Meeting October 24,2017 Page 4 of 4 FISCAL IMPACT The change in future election dates will allow the County of Los Angeles to operate the City's election. It is anticipated that the County election expenses will be somewhat less expensive than the cost of the City's standalone election. As an example, costs for the 2019 election are estimated to be approximately $90,000 for a standalone election. The County of Los Angeles has provided an initial cost estimate of approximately $45,000 (Attachment E) to conduct the consolidated election for the City in November 2018. At this time, the county is unable to provide cost estimates for the year 2020. In addition, the City is required to mail a notice of the election date change to every registered voter in the City. The noticing requirement cost is not expected to exceed $12,000. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT—None LEGAL REVIEW The staff report and proposed options have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: Marc Donohue, City Clerk Attachment A: SB 415 Bill Language Attachment B: SB 568 Bill Language Attachment C: Election Date Options Attachment D: Sample Ordinance Changing the City's General Municipal Election Date Attachment E: Los Angeles County Election Cost Estimate Attachment F: Data from Other Cities E M CL IC FRi0C NCoRPOg4TEo ,Q59 Attachment A SB 415 Bill Language AUTHENTICATED Senate Bill No.415 CHAPTER 235 An act to add Chapter 1.7(commencing with Section 14050)to Division 14 of the Elections Code,relating to elections. [Approved by Governor September I,2015.Filed with Secretary of State September 1.2015.] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 415,Hueso.Voter participation. Existing law generally requires all state,county,municipal,district,and school district elections be held on an established election date. Existing law also establishes certain dates for statewide elections. Existing law requires any state,county, municipal, district, and school district election held on a statewide election date to be consolidated with a statewide election, except as provided. This bill, commencing January 1, 2018, would prohibit a political subdivision,as defined,from holding an election other than on a statewide election date if holding an election on a nonconcurrent date has previously resulted in voter turnout for a regularly scheduled election in that political subdivision being at least 25% less than the average voter turnout within the political subdivision for the previous 4 statewide general elections, except as specified. This bill would require a court to implement appropriate remedies upon a violation of this prohibition.The bill would authorize a voter who resides in a political subdivision where a violation is alleged to file an action in superior court to enforce this prohibition, and it would allow a prevailing plaintiff other than the state or political subdivision 10 collect a reasonable attorney's fee and litigation expenses,as provided. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 14050) is added to Division 14 of the Elections Code,to read: CHAPTER 1.7. VOTER PARTICI PAI 14050. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California Voter Participation Rights Act. 14051. As used in this chapter: (a) "Political subdivision" means a geographic area of representation created for the provision of government services,including,but not limited 93 Ch.235 —2— to, a city, a school district, a community college district, or other district organized pursuant to state law. (b) "Significant decrease in voter turnout"means the voter turnout for a regularly scheduled election in a political subdivision is at least 25 percent less than the average voter turnout within that political subdivision for the previous four statewide general elections. (c) "Voter turnout" means the percentage of voters who are eligible to cast ballots within a given political subdivision who voted. 14052. (a) Except as provided in subdivision(b),a political subdivision shall not hold an election other than on a statewide election date if holding an election on a nonconcurrent date has previously resulted in a significant decrease in voter turnout. (b) A political subdivision may hold an election other than on a statewide election date if,by January 1,2018,the political subdivision has adopted a plan to consolidate a future election with a statewide election not later than the November 8,2022,statewide general election. 14053. Upon a finding of a violation of subdivision(a)of Section 14052, the court shall implement appropriate remedies, including the imposition of concurrent election dates for future elections and the upgrade of voting equipment or systems to do so.In imposing remedies pursuant to this section, a court may also require a county board of supervisors to approve consolidation pursuant to Section 10402.5. 14054. In an action to enforce subdivision (a) of Section 14052, the court shall allow the prevailing plaintiff other than the state or political subdivision of the state, a reasonable attorney's fee consistent with the standards established in Serrano v. Priest(1977)20 Cal.3d 25,48-49,and litigation expenses including, but not limited to, expert witness fees and expenses as part of the costs.A prevailing defendant shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation. 14055. A voter who resides in a political subdivision where a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 14052 is alleged may file an action pursuant to that section in the superior court of the county in which the political subdivision is located. 14056. This chapter does not apply to special elections. 14057. This chapter shall become operative on January 1,2018. 0 93 E M E 4S -TPOgR}EO Attachment B SB 568 Bill Language meq... AUTHENTICATED Senate Bill No.568 CHAPTER 335 An act to amend,repeal,and add Sections 316, 340, 1000, 1001, 1201, and 1202 of the Elections Code,relating to elections. [Approved by Governor September 27,2017.Filed with Secretary of Slate September 27,2017.1 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 568,Lara.Primary elections: election date. Existing law requires that the statewide direct primary be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in each even-numbered year.Existing law requires that the presidential primary be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in any year that is evenly divisible by the number 4, and requires that the presidential primary be consolidated with the statewide direct primary held in that year. This bill would,beginning in 2019,change the date of the statewide direct primary and the presidential primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March and would continue the requirement that those elections be consolidated. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION I. Section 316 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 316. (a) "Direct primary" is the primary election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in each even-numbered year, to nominate candidates to be voted for at the ensuing general election or to elect members of a party central committee. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January I.2019,and as of that date is repealed. SEC.2. Section 316 is added to the Elections Code,to read: 316. (a) "Direct primary" is the primary election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March in each even-numbered year. (b) This section shall become operative January 1,2019. SEC.3. Section 340 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 340. (a) "Presidential primary" is the primary election that is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in any year that is evenly divisible by the number four, and at which delegations to national party conventions are to be chosen. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1,2019.and as of that date is repealed. SEC.4. Section 340 is added to the Elections Code,to read: 93 Ch.335 —2- 340. (a) "Presidential primary" is the primary election that is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of any year that is evenly divisible by four. (b) This section shall become operative January I,2019. SEC. 5. Section 1000 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 1000. The established election dates are as follows: (a) The second Tuesday of April in each even-numbered year. (b) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year. (c) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in each year. (d) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year. (e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1,2019,and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 6. Section 1000 is added to the Elections Code,to read: 1000. The established election dates are as follows: (a) The second Tuesday of April in each even-numbered year. (b) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year. (c) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year. (d) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in March in each even-numbered year. (e) This section shall become operative January 1,2019. SEC. 7. Section 1001 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 1001. (a) Elections held in lune and November of each even-numbered year are statewide elections and the dates of those elections are statewide election dates. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1,2019,and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 8. Section 1001 is added to the Elections Code,to read: 1001. The following are statewide elections and their dates are statewide election dates: (a) An election held in November of an even-numbered year. (b) An election held in March of an even-numbered year. (c) This section shall become operative January 1,2019. SEC.9. Section 1201 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 1201. (a) The statewide direct primary shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of each even-numbered year. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1,2019,and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 10. Section 1201 is added to the Elections Code,to read: 1201. (a) The statewide direct primary shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each even-numbered year. (b) This section shall become operative January I,2019. SEC. I I. Section 1202 of the Elections Code is amended to read: 1202. (a) The presidential primary shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in any year that is evenly divisible by the 93 -3— Ch.335 number four, and shall be consolidated with the statewide direct primary held in that year. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1,2019,and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 12. Section 1202 is added to the Elections Code,to read: 1202. (a) The presidential primary shall be consolidated with the statewide direct primary in any year that is evenly divisible by four,and the consolidated primary shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March. (b) This section shall become operative January 1,2019. 0 93 E M ci 9c FRIDE ��RORRED 'Q.54 Attachment C Election Date Options List of Potential Options to Synchronize General Municipal Elections with Statewide General Elections by November 2022 A plan would need to be adopted by the City prior to January 1, 2018 indicating this preference and outlining the move to a statewide elections not later than November 8,2022. March Options Option 1. Beginning March 2020, synchronize with statewide elections in March of each even- numbered year, increasing City Officeholder terms of office by 12 months. Beg of Term End of Regular Term New End of Term Two Councilmembers 3/2015 3/2019 3/2020 Three Councilmembers 3/2017 3/2021 3/2022 Option 2. Beginning March 2022, synchronize with statewide elections in March of each even- numbered year, increasing City Officeholder terms of office by 12 months. Beg of Term End of Regular Term New End of Term Three Councilmembers 3/2017 3/2021 3/2022 Two Councilmembers 3/2019 3/2023 3/2024 Option 3. Beginning March 2020, synchronize with statewide elections in March of each even- numbered year, reducing City Officeholder terms of office by 12 months. Beg of Term End of Regular Term New End of Term Three Councilmembers 3/2017 3/2021 3/2020 Two Councilmembers 3/2019 3/2023 3/2022 Option 4. Beginning March 2022, synchronize with statewide elections in March of each even- numbered year, reducing City Officeholder terms of office by 12 months. Beg of Term End of Regular Term New End of Term Two Councilmembers 3/2019 3/2023 3/2022 Three Councilmembers 3/2021 3/2025 3/2024 The statewide election dates are in March and November of each even-numbered year. (Elections Code§ 1001.) November Options Option 5. Beginning November 2018, synchronize with statewide elections in November of each even-numbered year, reducing Officeholder terms of office by 4 months. Beg of Term End of Regular Term New End of Term Two Councilmembers 3/2015 3/2019 11/2018 Three Councilmembers 3/2017 3/2021 11/2020 Option 6. Beginning November 2020, synchronize with statewide elections in November of each even-numbered year, reducing Officeholder terms of office by 4 months. Beg of Term End of Regular Term New End of Term Three Councilmembers 3/2017 3/2021 11/2020 Two Councilmembers 3/2019 3/2023 11/2022 Option 7. Beginning November 2022, synchronize with statewide elections in November of each even-numbered year,reducing Officeholder terms of office by 4 months. Beg of Term End of Regular Term New End of Term Two Councilmembers 3/2019 3/2023 11/2022 Three Councilmembers 3/2021 3/2025 11/2024 AsM E ��O lAW' Attachment D Sample Ordinance Changing the City's General Municipal Election Date ORDINANCE NO.2017-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.12.010 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MOVING THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN XX OF EACH EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR BEGINNING IN XX OF 20XX WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead's (City) general municipal elections are now held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 415 (SB 415)"Voter Participation"prohibits local governments, beginning January 1, 2018, from holding an election on any date other than a statewide election date if doing so has resulted in voter turnout being at least 25% below the average turnout in that jurisdiction in the previous four statewide general elections; and WHEREAS, in accordance with SB 415, the City has determined that it must adopt a transition plan to consolidate its general municipal elections with a statewide election date to occur not later than November 8, 2022; and WHEREAS, Sections 1301 and 10403.5 of the California Elections Code, authorize the City Council to reschedule its general municipal election and to increase or decrease any terms of office by not more than 12 months; and WHEREAS,the City Council desires to reschedule its general municipal election to the first Tuesday after the First Monday in XX of even-numbered years to coincide with the statewide XX election beginning in XX of 20XX. NOW, THEREFORE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Change of Election Day. Pursuant to Sections 1000 and 1301 of the California Elections Code,as of XX of 20XX,the City' general municipal election shall be moved from March of odd-numbered years to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in XX of even- numbered years to coincide with the statewide XX election. SECTION 2. Code Amendment. Section 1.12.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "1.12.010 - General Election Pursuant to Section 2601 of the California Elections Code and as authorized thereby, the City general elections shall, commencing on XX of 20XX and henceforth, be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in XX of even-numbered years." SECTION 3. Adjustment to Terms of Office. In accordance with Sections 1301 and 10403.5 of the California Elections Code, the term of any elected City Officeholder that would have expired in March 20XX and 20XX shall, instead, expire in the same manner, but after the occurrence of the XX 20XX and 20XX general municipal elections established by this Ordinance. SECTION 4. Consolidated Election. Pursuant to Section 1301 and 10403.5 of the California Elections Code, the City hereby requests the County of Los Angeles approve this ordinance and allow for consolidation of the City's general municipal election with the statewide XX election conducted by the County in XX of each even-numbered year,beginning XX,of 20XX. SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become operative upon approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as provided by California Elections Code Sections 1301(b)(1) and 10403(a)(1). SECTION 6. Notice to Voters. Pursuant to Section 10403.5(e)of the California Elections Code,within 30 days after this Ordinance becomes operative,the City elections official shall cause notice to be mailed to all registered voters informing the voters of the change in the election date made by this Ordinance and that, as a result of the change in election date, the terms of office of City Officeholders will be twill be extended or reduced by not more than 12 months. SECTION 7. Request to the County. The City Clerk shall forward a copy of this Ordinance to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors with a request that it be approved pursuant to California Elections Code Sections 1301 and 10403.5. SECTION 8 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 9. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify this ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner required by law. SECTION 10. Effective Date. This ordinance will be effective 30 days after adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this XX day of XX, 2017. Polly Low, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: Rachel Richman, City Attorney Marc Donohue, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF ROSEMEAD I, Marc Donohue, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead held on the XX day of XX, 2017 and was adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead at a regular meeting held the XX day of XX, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Marc Donohue, City Clerk ArMe cr,ic aaioe --4•3/440 14t K POR4Ep \O Attachment E Los Angeles County Election Cost Estimate m Z � � VD g w. } \ \ - \ \ \ • \> o - - / • 'E co ^ cop - po . . ° E 11 ) , . 00 75 +a C1112 g 0 .40 app_ iEmea „ tic , ur § \ - : : „r e : : � \ \ \ \ \ ■ § - - - (i. ( i ( / \ 1- z . , t2 „ vt ) K � - - us § § 2 - LU LU S up - ( \ { j \ \ \ \ \ } \ \ \ \ / Z z a . 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