REPARED BY: CASEY ERLENHEIM DATE OF MEETING: 6/15/2026
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND (2) REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS, AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
This a Municipal Code and State Elections Code requirement although it is not a specific policy item included in the adopted City Council Priority Workplan.
BACKGROUND
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is the date set for the State of California General Municipal Election and for the election of municipal officers at a General Municipal Election pursuant to San Pablo Municipal Code section 1.20.010. Should the City Council wish to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the State of California General Election as a cost-saving measure, the City Council must adopt a resolution requesting the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to allow consolidation of both elections and set forth certain specifications for the municipal election.
The attached Resolution gives notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election in San Pablo, requests the Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and sets forth the specifications for the municipal election.
The following positions are open in the November 2026 election:
Two (2) Council Members (four-year terms)
One (1) City Clerk (four-year term)
One (1) City Treasurer (four-year term)
Based on the requirements of Elections Code Sections 10220 and 10224, the nominating period for these positi...
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