HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 023-2017RESOLUTION NO. 23-2017
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DIRECTING THE
SAN MATEO COUNTY CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER TO CONDUCT THE NOVEMBER 7,
2017 ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AS AN ALL -MAILED BALLOT
ELECTION PURSUANT TO THE PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED BY ASSEMBLY BILL
2028 IF ALL OTHER AFFECTED JURSIDCITIONS ALSO REQUEST PARTICIPATION IN
THE PILOT PROGRAM AT THAT ELECTION
WHEREAS, in 2014 the California Legislature and Governor approved Assembly Bill
2028 (AB 2028), which is a pilot program permitting certain elections in San Mateo County to be
conducted wholly by mail if specific conditions are met; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to AB 2028, each jurisdiction may determine whether to
participate in this pilot program and whether to authorize its election on a given date to be
conducted by mail, provided, however, that the election in question shall not be conducted by
mail pursuant to the pilot program unless all overlapping jurisdictions with elections on that
same date so request; and
WHEREAS, if the election is authorized by all affected jurisdictions to be conducted
pursuant to the AB 2028 pilot program, various actions shall be taken to ensure that voter
access and turnout is protected, including but not limited to the following:
• At least one ballot dropoff location shall be provided in each city;
• A ballot dropoff location shall be open during business hours to receive ballots
beginning 28 days prior to the election through 8 p.m. on the night of the election;
• At least one polling place shall be provided per city between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on
election day for voters to request a ballot who did not receive a ballot or who
need a replacement ballot for any reason;
• At the request of any city, county, or district, the Chief Elections Officer may
provide additional ballot dropoff locations and polling places;
• All elections materials, including a prepaid return envelope for the ballot, shall be
provided to each voter;
• A list of ballot dropoff locations and polling places shall be delivered to each
voter; and
• Polling places shall be located at an accessible location and equipped with voting
machines that are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, in general, the cost of conducting an election pursuant to the pilot program
described above is expected to be significantly less overall than a typical election, and this cost
reduction should translate to lower costs to each jurisdiction that participates in the pilot
program election compared to the typical election costs borne by each jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, during the County's first AB 2028 all -mailed ballot election on November
3, 2015, Burlingame saw an increase in voter turnout by 5%; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame considers the AB 2028 pilot program a benefit to
the community as it provides for greater voter access and participation as well as cost savings.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED AND ORDERED that the
Burlingame City Council authorizes the November 7, 2017 election for the City of Burlingame to
be conducted wholly by mailed ballots pursuant to AB 2028 and consolidated with all other
elections occurring on that date within San Mateo County. Accordingly, the San Mateo County
Chief Elections Officer is requested to conduct the November 7, 2017 election for the City of
Burlingame, including any elections for officials of the City of Burlingame and measures relating
to the City of Burlingame, as an election conducted wholly by mail pursuant to the AB 2028 pilot
program, it being understood that the election shall occur wholly by mail on that date only if all
overlapping jurisdictions with elections on that date make the same request. If all overlapping
jurisdictions with elections on that date do not so request, the City of Burlingame's election shall
occur as normal on that date pursuant to the other provisions of the Elections Code.
BE IT ADDITIONALLY RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Burlingame is
hereby directed to notify the Secretary of State no later than August 11, 2017, of the City of
Burlingame's intent to conduct an all -mailed ballot election as outlined above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Burlingame shall separately send
information regarding the specifics of its November 7, 2017 election to the San Mateo County
Chief Elections Officer.
I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17th day
of April, 2017, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
City Clerk