HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 00-022 RESOLUTION NO. 00-022
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
DECLARING CANVASS OF RETURNS AND RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 7, 2000
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga duly called and ordered held in the
City on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of
submitting to the voters one measure concerning the City Library Expansion; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Elections Code of the State of
California, the Registrar of Voters of the County of Santa Clara has duly canvassed the
votes cast by the electors in the City of Saratoga upon the measure hereinafter set fort,
and has certified to the City Council results of the votes cast, which certification is
attached;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SARATOGA THAT:
1. The canvass by the Registrar of Voters as shown in Attachment C and the
results of the votes cast at the Special Municipal Election is hereby ratified,
confirmed and approved.
2. The total numbers of votes cast in the City of Saratoga and the number of
votes cast in each precinct for and against ballot Measure N submitted at the
Special Municipal Election are as set forth in Attachment C. All absent
voters' ballots have been duly received and canvassed in time, form and
manner as required by law, and the results of the absentee vote are set forth in
Attachment C.
3. At the Special Municipal election the following measure was submitted to the
voters and the number of total votes cast for and against the measure was as
follows:
"YES" "NO"
8,624 2,503
MEASURE N: "To improve, renovate, and expand the Saratoga Community
Library in its current location by providing space for more
books; ensuring modem earthquake standards; improving
access to fire exits; updating electrical wiring for computers;
providing adequate seating; updating inadequate lighting; and
providing additional space for children's reading areas, shall the
City issue $15 million in bonds at the lowest interest rates
possible, with guaranteed annual audits, a citizen's oversight
committee, and no money for administrators' salaries?"
4. The City Clerk of the City of Saratoga hereby is instructed to enter the
resolution on the minutes of the City Council as a statement of results of the
Special Municipal Election.
Adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on April 19, 2000, by the
following vote:
AYES: Waltonsmith, Baker, Streit, Mehaffey, Bogosian
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Clerk
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