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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09162008 - C.117 SE_L TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS :•:- ,� �_=_=�: Contra FROM: Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk-Recorder Costa x r DATE: September 16, 2008 °°sTCOU2=___ "'��~ Chu nty SUBJECT: Approve Consolidation Requests for the November 4, 2008 General Election SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION(S)AND BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION at t RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE the consolidation requests as on file in the Contra Costa Elections Division from the following jurisdictions for the November 4, 2008 General Election. Please see the attached list of jurisdictions. Also included are all the remaining resolutions for consolidation that have not already been filed with your office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost of the consolidated election is in our budget. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: This recommendation will allow the Cities, Schools & Special Districts to consolidate with the November 4, 2008, General Election. These consolidations are based upon Election Codes 10400-10403.5. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Cities and Districts would not be able to consolidate for the upcoming November 4, 2008 General Election. G CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ Yes SIGNATURE: Candy Lop ssista gi trar RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD CONM1TTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION ON BOARD ON 0(1PJ VPPROVED AS RE OMMENDED OT R IV VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: UNANIMOUS (ABSENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED: 4VTWA, ERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVI S AND COUNTY ADMINI ATOR BY: cc: Elections Office DEPUTY � ` ° Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS =. �=_�•.,. •�.�_� _ �� FROM: Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk-Recorder V A„Y ;x Costa �`.,A� • ti y4C DATE: September 16, 2008 °°sr------- `� County '4 COON" SUBJECT: Approve Consolidation Requests for the November 4, 2008 General Election SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION(S)AND BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I'V00 RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE the consolidation requests as on file in the Contra Costa Elections Division from the following jurisdictions for the November 4,2008 General Election. Please see the attached list of jurisdictions.Also included are all the remaining resolutions for consolidation that have not already been filed with your office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost of the consolidated election is in our budget. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: This recommendation will allow the Cities,Schools&Special Districts to consolidate with the November 4,2008, General Election.These consolidations are based upon Election Codes 10400-10403.5. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Cities and Districts would not be able to consolidate for the upcoming November 4,2008 General Election. G CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑Yes SIGNATURE: Candy Lop ,1kssista gi trar RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION BOARD O 1 TTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): / ACTION ON BOARD ON ��` d-PT PPROVED AS RE OMMENDED_)6OT R VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: UNANIMOUS (ABSENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED: L11� DAVO TWA, ERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVI S AND COUNTY ADMINI ATOR BY: cc: Elections Office DEPUTY \\Cc g110\shared documents\ELECTION\2008\110408\Board of Supervisors\8oard0rder_Consohdat-Request110408.dm Agencies Requestsing November 2008 I Election Consolidation City/Agency Resolution Number Addl Info AC Transit 08-044 AC Transit 08-036 Acalanes High School 07-08-25 Antioch Unified School District 2007-2008-43 Brentwood Union School District 2008-14 Brentwood, City of 2008-122 Byron Union School District 08-08 Canyon School District 2008 06 10 C Clayton, City of 25-2008 Concord, City of 08-46 Concord, City of 08-31 Contra Costa Community College District 84-D Contra Costa County Board of Education 6-07/08 Dublin San Ramon Services District 28-08 East Bay Municipal Utility District 33678-08 EI Cerrito, City of 2008-45 John Swett Unified School District 08/09-01 John Swett Unified School District 07/08-29 Kni htsen Elementary School District 05-14-08C Lafayette School District 28-0708 Liberty Union High-School District 2008-15 Martinez Unified School District 2009-01 Martinez Unified School District 2008-39 Martinez, City of 056-08 Mora a School District 08-21 Mora a, Town of 28-2008 Mora a, Town of 10-2008 Mora a, Town of 16-2008 Mt. Diablo Unified School District 07/08-86 Mt. View Sanitary District 1198-2008 Oakley, City of 64-08 Orinda Union School District 08-12 Pinole, City of 2008-71 PittsburgUnified School Distrct 08-04 subsequently uentl received a revised "Exhibit A" PittsburgUnified School Distrct 07-79 Richmond, City of 65-08 and 64-08 San Pablo, City of 2008-063 San Ramon Unified School District 121/07-08 San Ramon Valley Unified School District 88/07-08 June 3, 2008 election??? San Ramon, City of 2008-122 Walnut Creek School District 07-08-27 Walnut Creek, City of 08-25 West Contra Costa Unified School District 87-0708 Agencies Requestsing November 2008 Election Consolidation West Contra Costa Unified School District 91-0708 West Count Wastewater District 7-01-08 loversize map attached RESOLUTION NO. 44-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 4, 2008 WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, to fill certain municipal offices; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City and it is to the advantage of the City to consolidate pursuant to the State of California Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10242 provides that the governing board shall determine the hours of opening and closing the polls; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10002 requires the City to reimburse the County in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City by the County elections official; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens, the governing body must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a Candidate Statement to be sent to the voters; and may estimate the cost; and may determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12101 requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and WHEREAS, tie votes shall be determined by lot unless the City Council adopts the provisions of Elections Code 15651(b)prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the tie vote. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill hereby orders that an election be held in accordance with the following specifications: 1. The election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November 2008 The purpose of the election is to choose successors for three City Councilmembersl one City Clerk and one City Treasurer,}7with terms ending November 2012. 2. The election shall be consolidated with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory;of the City, as provided in Elections Code 10400. 3. The hours the polls are to be kept open shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4..1 The City will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred in conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. RECEli V�� J;;.'; 2 11 CONTRI`^r ELW�,,,_..J 5. Each candidate will pay for the Candidate Statement,which shall be limited to 200 : words, according to the Word Count Standard issued by the City Clerk. 6. Each candidate shall pay the City$200.00 at the time of filing pomination papers, if he or she submits a Candidate Statement to be included in the Voters' Pamphlet. This sum is a partial payment for the cost of such statements. It is estimated that the total cost for the Candidate Statement will be $700.00. When the City receives an invoice for the printing costs of the Candidate Statements, it will bill the candidate for the balance of hits or her pro rata share. The candidate must pay the balance within 30 days of the City's billing; date. 7. The period for filing nomination papers shall commence on July 14, 2008. The deadline for filing nomination papers will be August 8, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. provided, however, that if nomination papers for an incumbent elective officer are not filed by said date and time, the voters will have until 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2008, to nominate candidates other than the incumbent for such office. 8. The City of Pleasant Hill is to publish the Notice of Election in the Contra Costa Times, which is a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the City. 9. In the event that two or more candidates receive an equal number of votes, the resolution of the tie voter will be by lotf pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651. 10. The City Council directs that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Voters and the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County and that a copy be t, given to each candidate or candidate's representative at the time nomination papers are isswip. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting of the Council held on the 16th day of June, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Ange 1 i, Durant, Harris, Wi 1 I i ainson, Hanecak NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None i 1 O UCA'r,—M ayor ATTEST: MARTY McINTURF, CityjClerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: • C 1 IFI �A COP ,Z DEBRA S. MARGOLIS, Cit Attorney CrrrCLZjK COY OFPLEASMTHU WEST CONTRA COSTA HEALTHCARE DISTRICT RECEIVED JUN 2 6 2008 RESOLUTION #2008-3 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALL FOR GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2008 ELECTIONS The Board of Directors of the West Contra Costa Healthcare District does hereby resolve as follows: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority contained in Section 32100.5 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, the Board of Directors of the West Contra Costa Healthcare District does hereby call a general election of this District to be held in November, 2008, to fill three (3) offices of members of the Board of Directors, and does hereby determine and fix the date of the general election as the fourth day of November, 2008, which date being the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 32100.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and Section 10404 of the Elections Code of the State of California, this Board does hereby notify the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa that this Board chooses to hold such election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November, 2008, and requests that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa consolidate the aforementioned general election of this District with the general electiofi to be held throughout the County of Contra Costa on the fourth day of November, 2008. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 13307 of the California Elections Code that this Board does hereby determine that candidates for this District's Board of Directors shall pay in advance, as a condition to filing a candidate's statement to be included in the voter's pamphlet, estimated charges for the publication of the Statement of Qualifications, which Statement of Qualifications may contain up to but not in excess of 200 words. PASSED AND ADOPTED this second day of June 17, 2008, by the following votes: AYES: Directors: CA2 � (l•�AILAc5—" Gp*WF5F—LL-- NOES: Directors: ABSTAIN: Directors: ABSE ' ectors: CA 5AZZ�' Chair of(tlzel Boa of Directors, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, WestCo Cost Healthcare District West Contra Costa Healthcare District (Adopt and file with the County Registrar of Voters 'd-OT LATER THAN JULY 2, 2008) RECEIV�b BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 2008 MT DIABLO HEALTH CARE DISTRICT y CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS Resolution Ordering Even - Year Board of Directors ) Election; Consolidation of Elections; and ) RESOLUTION NO. Specifications of the Election Order ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 2009, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: Page 1 of 2 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER RECSIVED '' _ 0 1 2008 1. ' The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008.E The purpose of thCi04TA)0_c#AtocdAWe members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats: (List offices and tWfIJ IONS 2. The District has determined that the 6)a.n".k will pay for the Candidate's (District or Candidate) Statement.The Candidate's Statement will be limited to Ooo words.; As a condition of having the e Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall/ a pat�the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other- elections which may be.. held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The OWW��is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to thet Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors.r 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Z,nWa- S (, l r'Ks©n Seconded by Director Qtlw,�_ at a regular meeting on this day of dr»1� 2008, by the following vote: �n A611 �F4L a'SG�('� 5/ %/aA/I / Ezf7> AYES: L�n�� L�d� j�'+ %2 NOES: $' ABSENT: -�' ABSTAIN: DATED: z,clnG � �DD6 t— DISTRICT SECR TARY NAME OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MT.DIABLO HEALTH CARE DISTRICT P.O.BOX 5929 CONCORD,CA 94524 (925)674-2456 \\Cccsg110\shared documents\ELECTION\2008\1 10408\Districts\Special Districts\Resolution Calling Election.doc Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 08-058 REQUESTING THAT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THE HERCULES GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006 AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered a Municipal " , 6'Iid4on Tuesday, November 4i-2008,#o fill certain municipal offices; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the Citv and it is to the advantage of the td c na ate pu s Zai t to Elections Code Section*10400;.:: and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10242 provides that the governing body shall determine the hours of opening and closing the polls; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10002 requires the City to reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City by the County Elections Official; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the governing body must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12101 requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; WHEREAS, tie votes shall be determined by lot.*nless the city council adopts the provisions of Elections Code 15651 (b) prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the tie vote. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held in accordance with the following specifications: 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose successors for the following offices: 2. This City Council hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City, as provided in Elections Code 10400. 3. The City hereby designates the hours the poll's are to be kept open shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 4. The City will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred in conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 5. The City Council` has determined that the Candidate will' pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 250 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall/may pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The City Council hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00 j,_. 6. The City of Hercules is to publish the Notice of Election in the following newspaper; West County Times which is a newspaper of general circulation that is published daily in the City. 7. The City Council has determined in the event of a tie vote, a final determination shall be made by lot. 8. The City directs that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Voters and to the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County. The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hercules held on the 10th day of June 2008 by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Balico, McDonald, Raines, Valstad, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None Jo e Ward, Mayor p F k�\ hi r_ ATT \y GRPUk,;T. �'{ 44 D Mathews, City C r.k �q e�nF(I' Tq RECEIVED RESOLUTION NO. 08-057 JUN 1 6 2003 CALLING A MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE,�rA-TK ,. gUNTY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008, FIXING LENGTH OF LAND ! STATEMENTS AND GIVING DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR CANDIDATE'S STATEMENTS WHEREAS, Section 2-1.04 of the Hercules Municipal Code provides for a general municipal election to be conducted on the day of the statewide general election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hercules as follows: 1. A general municipal election is hereby called and ordered to be held in thel City of Hercules on Tuesday, the 4*-IbNbvemb er_, ,26'681at which election, the following offices are to be filled: MEMBER--Three•tto be eleeted:.4 2 �y Tertts shall be limited to ;' ., 6 °� in addition to the candidate's name, age and occupation. The City Council has determined that the •-b p tle's statement' As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the full estimate at the time of filing, all as provided in Section 13307(e) of the Elections Code of the State of California. 3. The County Clerk shall commence official canvass pursuant to Elections Code Sections 15301 and 15308 no later than the first Thursday following the election and must be submitted tot he governing body within 28 days of the election. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the City of Hercules shall sign and deliver to each person elected a certificate of election, and administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the State Constitution. The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hercules held on the 10`h day of June 2008 by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Balico, McDonald, Raines, Valstad, Ward NOES: None ABSENT—, None OF HF;P� v�RYt7i;4� �. Z" Ani3e Ward, Mayor A E T: D Mathews, Ci�Y CAerk' RESOLUTION NO. 2008-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE -SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general District election be held in each District to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the District and it is to the advantage of the District to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each District involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that District; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the District board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this District on the 4th day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of said District in accordance with the following specifications: Resolution No. 2008-02 Page -2- SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4t' day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the Board of Directors for the following seats: Board Member Thomas M. Bongi 4-year term Board Member Roxanne W. Lindsay 4-year term Board Member Kenneth W. Sandy 4-year term 2. The District has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 300 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $2,050.00. 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the District, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The District will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general District election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Bongi seconded by Director Price at a regular meeting on this 20th day of May, 2008, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Directors Bongi, Dickson, Lindsay, Sandy and Price NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN:/None Dated: J Yf Susan F. Brooks, District Clerk/Secretary San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District __. 1VE:D BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JUL _ 9 2008 RODEO SANITARY DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA k'�N� *oAerM tlDUNT ,ELF07101`!S Y Resolution Ordering Even - Year Board of Directors Election Specifications of the Election Order RESOLUTION NO: 2008-02 WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: Page 1 of 2 • SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats: (List offices and terms) Board Director - 4 year Term Board Director- 4 Year Term Board Director - 4 Year Term Board Director - 2 Year Term 2. The District has determined that the CANDIDATE will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 300 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall/may pay the estimate cost at the time li09_�he District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a c4lr didaate--statem-erttas a followin : $280 - $584 depending on the print and language requests. 01 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Directory Seconded by Directorcf—"g44( /�2 Cx�('f-S at a regular meeting on this day of June 10 , 2008, by the following vote: AYES: �/ NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DATED: DISTRICT SECRETARY RODEO SANITARY DISTRICT \\Cccsgl10\shared documents\ELECTION\2008\110408\Districts\Special Districts\Resolution Calling Election.doc Page 2 of 2 Pleasant Hill . ' Recreation & Park District Board of Directors People, Parks & Programs Since 1951 147 Gregory Lane,Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 R-asialutron www.pleasanthillrec.com - PANT HILL RECREATION&PARK DISTRICT P EC EI VES COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA,STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUN 3 0 2008 Caw FRA COSTA IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTIC� f0�1t�6-2611 ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS,California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS,other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS,Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS,Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and WHEREAS,Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district; NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4`h day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The ElecticrYi'shall be field on,Tuesday,the 41'day of November 2008. frhe purpose of the election is to choose members of the Board of Directors for the following seats: Board of Director Four(4)year term oar of Director Four(4)year term Board of Director Two(2)year term Resolution 2008-06-26N Page 2 2. The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement' The Candidate's Statement will be lim to to �w,r As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the can"date shallhnay pay the( estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estiinae co foq candidate statement as the following: $780.00.' 3. The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District directs that the County Re istrar of Voters off the principal county publish the notice of election in a newspaper of gen eralcirculatiov that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this, election with other elections, which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of tile districl as provided in Elections Code 10400. 5. The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Boafl is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution,-to theARegistrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON June 26, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Donaghu, Hurd, Mitchoff, Shepard, Sterrett NOES: ABSENT: Dennis Donaghu, Chair L I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was approved by the vote indicated herein above at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on June 26, 2008. Robert B. Berggren, Clerk of tilt IBoard RESOLUTION NO. 08-05 A RESOLUTION-OFTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MORAGA-ORINDFIRE DISTRICT ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIV-k OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4,2008 WHEREAS, section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California authorizes the governing body of any local agency to adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a Special District election, including whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate statement to be sent to the voters; and, WHEREAS,the Moraga-Orinda Fire District("District")wishes to adopt such regulations to lend certainty to the format and length of candidate statements; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the District Board of Directors hereby adopts the following regulations for candidates for elective office in the November 4, 2008 General District Election: Section 1. Pursuant to section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the Contra Costa County Elections Office. Such Ahtement sha 1 include the name and may include the age and occupation of the candidate,and a brief description of no more than three. hundred(300)word,of the candidate's education and qualifications. The statement shall not include the political party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in the office of the Contra Costa County election official at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. on the first working day after the close of the nomination period. Section 2. Nomination papers will be issued by the Contra Costa County Elections Department. Each candidate filing a candidate's statement must pay the full estimated fep upon the filing of the statement. No partial deposits will be accepted. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 2008 at the regular meeting of the District Board of Directors held on June 18, 2008, at 1280 Moraga Way, Moraga, California 94556, on motion made by Director Wilson, seconded by Director Wyro, and duly carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Directors Gottfried, Sperling, Wilson, Wyro and President Weil NOES: None �F ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None - 1 - V v Dated: June 18, 2008 j— Fkd Weil, President Board of Directors ATTEST: Christine Pokorny, Secretary tope Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED O CONTENT: 2 Stev Meyers, District Counsel Pete Nowicki, District Chief Jai A- 26 ZAN CONTRA ,0STt^COU 'r 2 ELECTION'S RESOLUTION NO. 08-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS OF THE 1AAftjjj Mill + CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4,2008 AND REQUESTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL DISTRICT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4,2008. WHEREAS,the terms of two members of the Board of Directors ('Board Members") of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District("District")will expire in December, 2008, after the November 2008 General District Election, at which time the voters will elect Board Members to fill these two vacancies; and, WHEREAS, a Statewide General Election will be held November 4, 2008; and, WHEREAS, Elections Code section 10400 authorizes the District Board of Directors to require that the election of its Board Members be held on the same day as the Statewide General Election; and, WHEREAS, Elections Code section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the District; and, WHEREAS, state law further authorizes the District Board of Directors to request the Board of Supervisors for Contra Costa County("County Board of Supervisors")to consolidate the General District Election for the election of Board Members with the Statewide General Election, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Moraga- Orinda Fire District that: 1. The November 2008 General District Election to fill the vacancies on the District Board of Directors shall be held on the same day as the Statewide General Election on November 4, 2008. 2. There is called and ordered to be held in the County of Contra Costa, California on November 4, 2008, a General District Electioffor the purpose of electing two members of the Board of Directors for the fulffRiii of four years 3. The District Board of Directors requests that the County Board of Supervisors consolidate the 2008 General District Election for the election of two Board leers with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 4; 2008, and consolidate future District General Elections with the Statewide General Election held in November of even-numbered years. REI,,*"AEI V ED .)Z-,. 6 v L�J� CONTRA -1- ELL'r ,:S 4. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in the form and have the content required by law. 5. The District Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices,printed matter, and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election. 6. The polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 am. on the day of the election and shall remain continuously open from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, except as otherwise provided by State law. 7. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by State law related to general district elections. 8. This notice of the time and place of holding the election is given, and the District is authorized, instructed and directed to give further notice of the election, in the time, form, and manner required by law. 9. Write-in votes shall be counted at the Contra Costa County Elections Department. 10. Consistent with Elections Code section 10520, the District shall reimburse the County of Contra Costa for the costs incurred in conducting the General District Election. 11. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County publish the notice of election in a newspaper of general circul44 that is regularly circulated within the District. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18'h day of June, 2008 at the meeting of the District Directors held on June 18, 2008 at 1280 Moraga Way, Moraga, California 94556, on motion made by Director Sperling, seconded by Director Wyro, and duly carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Directors Gottfried, Sperling, Wilson, Wyro and President Weil NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None -2- Dated: June 18, 2008 red Weil, President Board of Directors ATTEST: Christine Pokorny, Secretary to e Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPVF* e NT Steve Meyers, District Counsel Pete -3- BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RENSINOTON POL'ICE PROTECTION AND COM'MUNI<TYA �$ ISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA,STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the matter of requesting the County Clerk to render specific election services in connection with a regular election to be held within the District on Tuesday,4t'day of November,2008. RECEIVED RESOLUTION 08-06 JUN 1 g 2008 WHEREAS,two members of the Board of Directors terms will expire on December 1,2008;andCONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS WHEREAS,the District has determined that the Candidate will pay for their Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 words;and NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KENSINGTON POLICE PROTECTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa is hereby requested to permit the County Clerk of Contra Costa to render specified election services pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002. Such services to include: • Securing translation of election materials and notices;and :" . 8�7t• �:d Aay�iaw,and. M • Selection o on die�a1�of meastz ;and P, N NO n • Furnishing of precinct indexes;and • Preparation of polling place notice; and • Mailing of sample and official ballot,polling place verification and other election material;and • Furnishing of voting supplies;and • Furnishing of polling places and appointment of election officers;and • Furnishing of precinct supplies and training of precinct workers;and • Canvass of election and certification to the District on the results of the canvass. • Being the only agency to issue nomination papers • Collec icon 60tie full estimated fee for candidates statements ! BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board shall,and does hereby, accept the terms and conditions of the performance of said election services and agrees to pay its proportionate share of all costs in connection with the conduct of this election. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District at a regular meeting thereof held on the 12th day of June,2008,by the following vote,to wit: AYES: U, <Pvt 4 ynthia Kimball,Pr sident NOES: ABSENT: %1D. llegos,V' Prefent ent f� xo, irector atricia M.McLaughlin for William Wright,Director I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District,at the regular meeting of said Board,held on the 12th day of June,2008. O Helen Horowitz District Secretary WED JUN 12 RESOLUTION 08-03 CONTRA COSTA CQUftjTy ELECTIONS RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KENSINGTON ,FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTi ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the Kensington Fire Protection District and it is to the advantage of the District to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the County for the actual costs incurred by the County Elections Official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens, the Board of Directors of the Kensington Fire Protection District must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Election Code Section 12112 requires the Elections Official of Contra Costa County to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation within the Kensington Fire Protection District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an election be held within the territory included in the Kensington Fire Protection District on the 4t' day of November 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: Specifications of the Election Order 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday,the 4"' of November 20081 The purpose of the election is to choose members of the Board of Directors for the following seats: Two Directors each for a Four-Year Full Term 2. The District has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement'; The Candidate's Statement will be Timi£e-d"fo 200 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate may pay the estimated cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00 Page Two Resolution 08-03 June 11, 2008 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulatiop that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. The Kensington Fire Protection District hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which m4y'be held in whole or in part of the territory�bf the District, as provided in Elections Code 10400. 5. The District will reimburse Contra Costa County for the actual cost incurred by the County Elections Official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the Elections Official. 6. The Administrator of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to th 6 d o upervisnrs: * * * * * * * * * * * * * The foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Kensington Fire Protection District on the 11 th day of June 2008 by the following vote of the Board. AYES: BOARD MEMBERS �o�uKw� Cost �I c� � � 16(Q s- e aY NOES: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS 7anice Kosel, President Nina Ramsey, Secretary TRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT RESOLUTION 08-05 REG�1`JED A RESOLUTION ORDERING EVEN-YEAR JUN 1 ] 2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND ELECTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an lection be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day ofNovember, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on 71tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors for the following seats: OFFICE TERM Director 4 years Director 4 years Director 4 years 1 2. This District has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement.:: The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall/may pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby established the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00. 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections, which may be held in whole, or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other County in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors.✓ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution duly passed and adopted by the Sanitary Board of the Ironhouse Sanitary District at a meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of June, 2008. AYES, and in favor thereof, Members: L. Byer, D. Hardcastle, C. Lauritzen, D. Lew and M. Painter NOES, Members: none ABSENT, Members: none K �I /ALU) r,[l District Secretary Ironhouse Sanitary District (SEAL) APPROVED: Pre ent svw\wora I--, Z meetingVes08-05.doc RECE1'1!'�� RESOLUTION NO. 2008-16 cQL q 110t% CONTELECTITMS 6'0 � A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST CONTRA COSTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION, CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, if more than one candidate is nominated in a Division, an election be held within the territory included in the East Contra Costa Irrigation District on the 4th day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of said District in accordance with the following specifications: 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the Board of Directors for the following seats: a) Division No. Z Four year term, December 2008 - 2012 b) Division No. 3 Four year term, December 2008 - 2012 c) Division No. 5; Four year term, December 2008 - 2012 2. The District has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 250 words and all costs incurred by the Candidate shall be borne by the Candidate and shall be paid in full at the time of filing the Candidate's Statement. 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters cf Contra Costa County publish the notice of election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. The District hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the District, as provided in Elections Code Section 10400. 5. The District will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. I, Patricia A. Corey, General Manager/Secretary of the East Contra Costa Irrigation District, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted, on motion made, seconded, and carried by the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Irrigation District at the regular meeting of the Board held June 10, 2008. Patricia A.Corey General Manager/Secretary RECENCC) JL'L 0 1 z a RESOLUTION NO. 2008-15 CONTRA CQSTA COUNTY _ ECTIQNS A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST CONTRA COSTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE DISTRICT'S POLICIES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE WHEREAS, the date set for a General District Election within Divisions 2, 3, and 5 of the East Contra Costa Irrigation District is November 4, 2008; and WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a local district election, including costs of the Candidates Statement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Irrigation District does resolve as follows: SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an election held in the East Contra Costa Irrigation District, may prepare a Candidates Statements on an appropriate form provided by the Registrar of Voters in Contra Costa County. Official Declarations of Candidacy for eligible candidates desiring to file may be obtained from the office of the Contra Costa County Clerk at 555 Escobar Street, Martinez, California, commencing on July 14, 2008. A Declaration of Candidacy must be filed at the office of the Contra Costa County Clerk during regular office hours, not later than 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2008 unless the incumbent for such office fails to file, in which event the filing deadline is extended to 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2008, to non-incumbents only. SECTION 2. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS. To be qualified, a candidate for the office of Director of the East Contra Costa Irrigation District must be a registered voter and a free-holder of land within the District (at large}; must be a resident of the Division for the office of Director for which he or she wishes to run (nominated), and must be elected by Division. SECTION 3. CANDIDATES STATEMENT. The Candidates Statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 250 wordsf the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate him/herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in the Office of the Registrar of Voters in Contra Costa County at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. on the next working day after the close of the nomination period. SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the sample ballot package. SECTION 5. COSTS. All costs incurred by the candidate shall be borne by the candidate and shall be paid in full at the time of filing his/her Candidates Statement. SECTION 6. APPOINTMENTS. An appointment to each of the above described elective offices will be made pursuant to Section 10515 of the Elections Code in the event there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for such office and a petition for election is not presented to the Contra Costa County Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on August 18, 2008. I, Patricia A. Corey, General Manager/Secretary of the East Contra Costa Irrigation District, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted, on motion made, seconded, and carried by the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Irrigation District at the regular meeting of the Board held June 10, 2008. G� v Patricia A. Corey General Manager/Secretary RECEIVED JUN 2 f� 2008 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT CONTRE EOSTA CTIONS LINTY RESOLUTION NO.: 2008-6-136 June 3, 2008 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ORDERING AND GIVING NOTICE OF AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE DIRECTORS AND REQUESTING THE BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS OF ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES TO CONSOLIDATE DISTRICT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION BEING HELD NOVEMBER 4 2008 WHEREAS, the California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the East Bay Regional Park District and it is to the advantage of the Park District to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each District involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the District Board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED by the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District that an election be held within the territory included in this District on the 4`' day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District in accordance with the following specifications: I. A general election is hereby ordered and called to be held in the East Bay Regional Park District, State of California, and shall be consolidated with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, for the purpose of electin&ree irectors. 2. The Boards of Supervisors of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties are hereby '- E respectfully requested to conduct such an election on behalf of the District. 3. The election is to be held in the District and all matters pertaining thereto shall be conducted in accordance with the general election laws of the State of California, as may be applicable to the District. 4. The three Directors shall be residents and electors of the Wards from which they are nominated, and the ballot shall contain the names of the persons nominated in each Ward, showing separately the nominees for which a Director is to be elected, as follows: One from Ward I, which comprises the election precincts of Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, EI Cerrito, EI Sobrante, Kensington, a portion of Oakland, a small part of Pinole, Richmond and San Pablo. This ward encompasses areas in both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. One from Ward 2, which comprises the election precincts of most of Oakland, Piedmont, Canyon, Moraga, Orinda, Orinda Village, Rheem Valley, Rossmoor and Lafayette. This ward encompasses areas in both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties One from Ward 4, which comprises the election precincts of Alameda, portion of Oakland, San Leandro and San Lorenzo. This ward is entirely within Alameda County. 5. The District will reimburse separately Alameda and Contra Costa Counties for the actual costs (less the $1,000 Candidate payment) incurred by each county's elections officials in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections officials. 6. The Nomination Period for circulation of nomination petitions shall be from Monday, July 14, 2008 (first day for pickup and circulation of nomination petitions) until 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2008 (last day for filing nomination petitions). Extended Nomination Period - If an incumbent fails to file by the August 8 deadline, any qualified person, other than the incumbent, will have until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, to file Nomination Papers. 7. The nomination petitions shall be signed by at least fifty (50) electors residing within said Ward and shall be filed with the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County or the Elections Officer of Contra Costa County. 8. Each Candidate shall pay the elections officer of their County of Domicile for costs incurred, including pri,n.ting_and handling of candidate statements, in the amount of $1,000.00. Thisaone-time payme�;will be required from the Candidate at the time nomination papers ar�`" e'ffed. 9. Each Candidate running in a shared Ward shall provide a copy of their Statement of Qualifications and proof of payment to the shared county's elections officer. 10. If a candidate elects to file a Statement of Qualifications for distribution in the sample ballot to the voters in a ward for the office of Director of the East Bay Regional Park District, the following rules shall apply: a. Such Candidate's Statement of Qualifications shall be limited to no more than 200 words. b. No Candidate shall be permitted to prepare other materials to be sent to the voters in the Ward in addition to the sample ballot and voter's pamphlet, and the Elections Departments are not authorized to receive any such materials for mailing with the sample ballot. 1 I. The form of the ballot for the East Bay Regional Park District election shall be as follows: EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT DIRECTOR, WARD I VOTE FOR ONE DIRECTOR, WARD 2 VOTE FOR ONE DIRECTOR, WARD 4 VOTE FOR ONE 12. The Boards of Supervisors of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties are hereby authorized and requested to canvass the returns of said East Bay Regional Park District election with respect to votes cast within said counties for this election and to certify the results of said election to the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District when such results are available. 13. The East Bay Regional Park District election shall be held in all respects as one election and only one ticket or ballot shall be used thereat, and the election precincts, polling places, voting booths and election officials shall be the same as for the Statewide General Election. 14. Notice of the election called by this resolution shall be given by publication of such notice in a newspaper of general circulation published in the District — Bay Area Newspaper Group - and such publication shall be deemed sufficient notice of said election (Election Code Section 121 12). 15. Following canvass of the returns and certification of the results of the election by the Boards of Supervisors of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, a resolution of the results of the District election shall be adopted by the District Board giving the total votes cast in each of the five Wards (Wards 1, 2, and 4) and declaring the person receiving the highest number of votes in each Ward as Director. The persons so declared elected for Wards 1, 2, and 4 shall be sworn into office with the terms of office commencing the first Monday after the first day of January, 2009 (Public Resources Code Section 5533). 16. All other rules and regulations governed by the Elections Code for the conduct of this Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, and the filing of nomination papers not specifically cited in this resolution shall be applicable to the District election. 17. Necessary nomination forms, campaign reporting documents, statement of qualification forms, and guidelines for filing may be obtained at no charge from the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County and/or the Elections Officer of Contra Costa County, commencing July 14, 2008, with the actual filing of the documents to be made with the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County or the Elections Officer of Contra Costa County, by 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2008 (or by the extended Nomination Period of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 if the incumbent fails to file by the August 8 deadline). 17. Certification of the signatures on the nomination petitions to be performed by the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County and/or the Elections Officer of Contra Costa County. 18. Funding in the amount of $1,132,060 to cover the District's share of election-related expenses has been included in the 2008 Budget, Account No. 101-1110-000-6971 (Board of Directors — Election Costs). Should actual expenses exceed this amount, staff will return to the Board to seek the necessary additional appropriation. Moved by Director Radke, seconded by Director Siden, and adopted this 3rd day of June, 2008, by the following vote: FOR: Directors Beverly Lane, Ted Radke, Carol Severin, Doug Siden, Nancy Skinner, John Sutter, Ayn Wieskamp. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CERTIFICATION I, Allen Pulido, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District,do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full,true,and correct copy of Resolution 2008-6-136 adopted qy the Board of Directors at a regular meeting held on June 3,2008. RECEIVED RESOLUTION NO 2008/61 JUN 2 g 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH ELECTIONS REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 REGULAR ELECTION WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, to fill certain municipal offices,; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City and it is to the advantage of the City to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code §10400,- and WHEREAS, Elections Code §10242 provides that the governing body shall determine the hours of opening and closing the polls; and WHEREAS, Elections Code §10002 requires the City to reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City by the County Elections Official; and WHEREAS, Elections Code §13307 requires that before the nominating period opens, the governing body must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code §12101 requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and WHEREAS, a tie vote shall be determined by lot by the City Council pursuant to the California Election Code §15651 (a), unless the City Council adopts the provisions of Elections Code §15651 (b) prior to the election resulting in the tie vote. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1 . The Election shall :be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose successors for the following offices and terms: Mayor, one 4-year term Council Members, two 4-year terms City Clerk, one 4-year term City Treasurer, one 4-year term 2. City Council hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory:-of tR ��"�+�G.�y/p*� provided in Elections Code §10400. JUN 2 6 c CONTRA COS.. f ELEC"i �. RESOLUTION2008/61 _ PAGE 2 OF 2 3. The City hereby designates the hours the polls are to be kept open shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 4. The City will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred in conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the arnount due as determined by the Election Official. 5. The City Council has determined Candidates will pay for their individual Candidate's Statement The Candidate's, Statement,1will be Limited to 250 words'. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing along with the $25 filing fee, plus 10%, as stated in Resolution 2004/50. The City Council hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following:'$1388.00. 6. The City of Antioch is to publish the Notice of Election in the following newspaper: Contra Costa Times, a newspaper of general circulation, published daily in the City of Antioch. 7. The City Council has determined that in the event of a tie votegr then the tie will be determined by a lot*lpursuant to Elections Code Section 15651 (a). 8. The City directs4hat a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Voters and to the Board of Supervisors�of Contra Costa County. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 24th day of June, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Kalinowski, Davis, Moore, Simonsen and Mayor Freitas NOES: None ABSENT: None 'V I C4 L. J L E MARTIN do City Clerk - C�©pTown of Discovery Bay ►� Community Services District D1SB VERY , RECEIVED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-05 JUN 1 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TOWN OF DISCOVERY BAY, A COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT(District) ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD-OF DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for actual costs incurred by the county elections officials in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 41h day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: 1 i SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4"' day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors for the following seats: Board of Director-Term End Date 12/05/2008 Board of Director-Term End Date 12/05/2008 2. The District has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 300 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby accepts the Election Division estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00. 3. The district directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. The Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Secretary of the Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District, at their regular meeting thereof, held on June 4, 2008 by the following vote: AYES: ,3 NOES: LL— ABSENT: ABSTENTION: Q laannq Mu by ei eira Pres oar t, Bd t Direct A EST: VirgiW,oehne, Secretary Boarff of Directors 2 RECEIVED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-6 JUL 1 1 Z00$ CONTRA COSTA COUNTY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ELECTIONS DIABLO WATER DISTRICT ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following an election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate its general district election pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS,Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the County for the actual costs incurred by the County elections official in conducting the election for the district; and WHEREAS,Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens, the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the forth day of November, 2008 for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: 1. The election shall be held on Tuesday,the forth day of November,2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors for the following seats: Edward Garcia Four (4)year term Richard Ray Head Four (4)year term 2. The District has determined that the candidates will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 words:- As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. . 3. This District hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of its election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the District,as provided in Elections Code Section 10400. 4. The District will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred by the County elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 5. The District directs that the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Diablo Water District at a regular meeting thereof held on June 25, 2008 by the following vote: AYES: de Fremery, Hobbs, Crockett, Garcia and Head NOES: ABSENT: Dated: Mike Yeraka, Secretary RECEIVED JUL -8 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DIARIO C-OM UNITY SERVICE D STRICTf Resolution Ordering Even-Year Board ) RESOLUTION of Directors Election; Consolidation of ) NO. 2008 -2 Elections; and Specifications of the ) Election Order ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code Requires a general election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even numbered year; and WHEREAS, other Elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400, and, WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducing the election for that district; and, WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and, WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district; NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4`h day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER I. The Election shall be held Tuesday , the 4th day of November 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors for the following seats: Director Full term Director Full term 2. The district has determined that t CaR�ew or the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be:limAs a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall-pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00. 3 The district directs that the County Registrar Voters of the principal county publish the notice of election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections officials. 6. The Clerk of the Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisor //// THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Murray, seconded by Director Nilssen at a regular meeting on this 10`h day of June, 2008 by the following vote: Ayes: Haug,Nilssen, Headen, Murray Noes: None Absent: Wander Abstentions: None 4� -7 ichard J. Breit ieser Secretary of DIABLO COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT (Aaopt and file with the County Registrar of Voters NO- LATER THAN JULY 2, 2008) BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Crockett Community Services District CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution Ordering Even - Year Board of Directors } Election; Consolidation of Elections; and ) RESOLUTION NO. ____07/08-11----------- Specifications of the Election Order ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year, and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 1 21 12 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 2008,(or the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: R E e.--.' iV J' J 2 6 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUwl v ELECTIONS Page 1 of 2 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats: (List offices and terms) Director — full term Director — full term 2. The District has determined that the candidate will pay for the Candidate's; (District or Candidate) Statement.fFhe Candidate's Statement will be limited to :2,0l� worgs. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall{tmF-pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following; $536____,x___ 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election iy.a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the distri(#, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to thy Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Burlison Seconded by Director Rock , at a regular meeting on this day of May 28 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Burlison, MacKenzie, Rock NOES: None ABSENT: Loveseth, Petty ABSTAIN: None DATED: May 28, 2008 24k�_� DISTRICT SECRETARY Crockett Community Services District t 2608 1\Cccsg110\shared documents\ELECTION\2008\1 10408\Districts\Special Districts\Resolution Calling Election.doc J',;,:I 2 CONTRA COSTA COtJtiTY ELECTIONS Page 2 of 2 CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL `Sharon L. Burris Distri Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 08-16 Contra Costa water District A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OrMl k w ` � Ti CALLING FOR AND PROVIDIOTICE OFIRECEIVED CONSOLIDATED ELECTION TO BE HELD IN DIVISIONS 3,4 AND 5 OF THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008 JUN 1 0 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS WHEREAS, on February 17, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa Water District ("District")requested that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors take action, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10404,to consolidate future District elections of directors with the statewide general elections held in even-numbered years, and the Board of Supervisors approved said request on April 20, 1999. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Contra Costa Water District that,pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Directors does hereby order and call for an election in three (3) divisions of the District,to be held on November 4,2008. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Contra Costa Water District hereby requests,pursuant to Elections Code Sections 10400 et seq. and 12112 that the Board of Supervisors and the County Clerk of Contra Costa County consolidate said District election with the statewide general election to be held on November 4, 2008,publish notice of said District election and deliver a copy thereof to the Secretary of the District, and issue declarations of candidacy and other documents related to nomination and candidacy for election to the District's Board of Directors, all in accordance with applicable laws. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the divisions of the District in which said election shall be held are Divisions 3,4 and 5, for which the boundary maps adopted by the Board of Directors on October 3,2001, June 16, 2004,June 7, 2006 and June 18, 2008 achieve, as far as practicable, equal population based on Census 2002 population data, and which maps are attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to subdivision (c) of Election Code 13307, that the District establishes the estimated cost for printing,handling, translation, and mailing of each candidate statement as follows: f �� ' ` ' , � # x0,001% Resolution No. 08-16 June 18, 2008 Page 2 "I and for r II §Qjpehich are based on the Contra Costa County Election Division's estimated costs for the November 4, 2008 General Election, and the respective number of registered voters within each division of the Contra Costa Water District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Secretary is hereby directed to transmit to the County Clerk the following documents: a. Section 2.24.020 of the District's Code of Regulations (Exhibit B),which provides that candidate statements for inclusion in the voters' pamphlet shall not exceed two hundred (200)words, and which further provides for candidates to pay the actual prorated cost of printing,handling, translation, and mailing of his or her candidate statement, and to pay the estimated amount of said cost at the time the statement is filed. b. Resolution No. 08-15, adopted June 18, 2008 (Exhibit C), updating the boundaries of Division 4 of the District to include Sky Ranch H Annexation(LAFCO 07-23) and Division 5 of the District to include East Cypress Corridor Annexation(LAFCO 06-03). * * * * * * * * * * The foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a meeting held on the 18th day of June 2008,by the Board of Directors of Contra Costa Water District by the following vote: AYES: Boatmun, Burgh, Anello, Campbell, Wandry NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None QJo L. Campbell,President ATTEST: ajw� L L t i Sharon L. Burris District Secretary CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION NO. 08-15 Karon L. Burris, stric ecretary Contra Costa Water District A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UPDATING THE BOUNDARIES OF OF THE DISTRICT TO INCLUDE EAST CYPRER E C E 1 V E D CORRIDOR AND SKY RANCH II JUN 1_9 2008 WHEREAS, on October 3, 2001, the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa W£tL ELECTIONS COUNTY District("District") adopted Resolution No. 01-28 changing the boundaries of the Divisions of the Contra Costa Water District by which the Directors are elected to keep the divisions as nearly equal in population as practicable. }a F � WHEREAS, it is now necessary that the boundary of Division 4 be changed to include) the Sky Ranch II annexation approved by the Contra Costa Local Agency Commission y (LAFCO 07-23)on May 14, 2008, and the boundary of Division 5 be changed to include the East Cypress Corridor (LAFCO 06-03) annexation approved by LAFCO on October 16, 2006. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Contra Costa Water District that the boundaries of Divisions 4 and 5 are hereby changed, effective forthwith, as shown on attached Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Secretary is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Clerk of Contra Costa County. The foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a meeting held on the 18th day of June 2008, by the Board of Directors of Contra Costa Water District by the following vote: AYES: Boatmun, Burgh, Anello, Campbell, Wandry NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None L. Campbell, President ATTEST: Sharon L. Burris District Secretary LAH181 I A CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT DIRECTORS DIVISION BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Division 4 Beginning at a point on the Contra Costa Water District boundary, said point lies at the Northeast corner of Section 12, Township 1 North,Range 1 East,Mount Diablo Base and Meridian being also the southwest corner of Tract 8107;thence leaving said point of beginning along said tract boundary of Tract 8107 and Tract 8109 to the center line of Mesa Ridge Drive;thence North along the said center line of Mesa Ridge Drive to the center line of Woodhaven Way; thence East along said center line of Woodhaven Drive which turns North into Hillridge Way to the center line of Stonecrest Drive; thence East along said center line of Stonecrest Drive to the center line of Dallas Ranch Road; thence North along said center line of Dallas Ranch Road to the center line of Mount Hamilton Drive; thence East along said center line of Mount Hamilton Way to the center line of Tehachapi Way; thence South along said center line of Tehachapi Way to the center line of Badger Pass Way; thence Northerly, Easterly and Southeasterly along said center line of Badger Pass Way to the center line of Mokelumne Drive; thence North along said center line of Mokelumne Drive to the center line of Lone Tree Way; thence North along said center line of Lone Tree Way to the center line of James Donlon Boulevard; thence West along said center line of James Donlon Boulevard to the center line of Contra Loma Boulevard; thence North along said center line of Contra Loma Boulevard which turns into L Street;thence along said center line of said L Street and its northerly extension to a point on the boundary of the Contra Costa Water District;thence West along said water district boundary to a point of intersection of the northerly extension of the center line of Loftus Road; thence leaving said water district boundary, South along said northerly extension of the center line of Loftus Road to the center line of Willow Pass Road;thence East along said center line of Willow Pass Road to the center line of North Parkside Drive; thence continuing East along said center line of North Parkside Drive to the center line of Cannery Avenue; thence South along said center line of Cannery Avenue to center line of Jack London Drive; thence East along said center line of Jack London Drive to the center line of Brickyard Avenue; thence South along said center line of Brickyard Avenue to the center line of Polaris Drive; thence West along 06/09/08 said center line of Polaris Drive to the center line of Oceana Drive; thence South along said center line of Oceana Drive and the southerly extension to the center line of State Highway 4; thence Westerly along said center line of State Highway 4 to a point on the boundary of the City of Pittsburg; thence leaving said center line of State Highway 4, generally Southerly and Westerly along said City of Pittsburg boundary to a point on the center line of West Leland Road; thence West along said center line of West Leland Road to the center line of Bailey Road; thence North along said center line of Bailey Road to the center line of State Highway 4; thence West along said center line of State Highway 4 approximately 8,500 feet more or less to a point on the boundary of the Contra Costa Water District; thence leaving said center line of State Highway 4 generally South, and Southwest along said water district boundary to the center line of Willow Pass Road; thence Southwesterly along said center line of Willow Pass Road to the intersection of the northwesterly extension of the northeastern boundary line of Tract 4027 "Dana Gardens No. 2",being also on the southern boundary of the U.S.A. Inland Storage Area of the Naval Magazine; thence Southeasterly along the last said line to the center line of Denkinger Road; thence Southwesterly along said center line of Denkinger Road to the center line of Wilson Lane; thence Northwesterly along said center line of said Wilson Lane to the center line of West Street; thence Southwesterly along said center line of West Street to the center line of Clayton Road; thence along said center line of Clayton Road to the center line of Thornwood Drive; thence northeasterly along said center line of Thornwood Drive to the center line of Regina Lane; thence Southeasterly along said center line of Regina lane to the center line of Oakroyal Drive; thence Northeasterly along said center line of Oakroyal Drive to the center line of Wilson Lane;thence Southeasterly along said center line of Wilson Lane to the center line of Bailey Road; thence Northeasterly along said center line of Bailey Road to a point on the boundary of the Contra Costa Water District; thence along said water district boundary generally, Northwesterly, Easterly and Southeasterly to the point of beginning. 06/09/08 CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT DIRECTORS DIVISION BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Division 5 Parcel 5 A-1 Beginning at a point on the Contra Costa Water District boundary, said point lies at the Northeast corner of Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 1 East,Mount Diablo Base and Meridian being also the southwest corner of Tract 8107; thence leaving said point of beginning along said tract boundary of Tract 8107 and Tract 8109 to the center line of Mesa Ridge Drive; thence North along the said center line of Mesa Ridge Drive to the center line of Woodhaven Way; thence East along said center line of Woodhaven Drive which turns North into Hillridge Way to the center line of Stonecrest Drive; thence East along said center line of Stonecrest Drive to the center line of Dallas Ranch Road;thence North along said center line of Dallas Ranch Road to the center line of Mount Hamilton Drive; thence East along said center line of Mount Hamilton Way to the center line of Tehachapi Way; thence South along said center line of Tehachapi Way to the center line of Badger Pass Way; thence Northerly, Easterly and Southeasterly along said center line of Badger Pass Way to the center line of Mokelumne Drive;thence North along said center line of Mokelumne Drive to the center line of Lone Tree Way; thence North along said center line of Lone Tree Way to the center line of James Donlon Boulevard;thence West along said center line of James Donlon Boulevard to the center line of Contra Loma Boulevard; thence North along said center line of Contra Loma Boulevard which turns into L Street; thence along said center line of said center line of L Street and its northerly extension to a point on the boundary of the Contra Costa Water District; thence along said center line of said water district boundary generally Easterly, Southerly, Westerly and Northerly to the point of beginning. Parcel 5 B-1 Portions of the South % of Sections 14 and 15 and a portion of the North %z of Sections 22 and 23, Township 2 North, Range 3 East,Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, and being more particularly described as follows: 06/09/08 Beginning at the East '/4 Corner of said Section 15; thence along the eastern line of said Section 15 South 0°25'44" West 1874.13 feet to a point lying North 0°25'44" East 800.00 feet as measured along said eastern line from the northwest corner of the tract boundary (northwest corner of omitted Lot 1) of that certain Final Map entitled: "Pleasantimes Subdivision" as filed on the 9th day of May, 1944 in Book 27 of Maps, at Pages 26 to 32, inclusive, Contra Costa County Records, said point also being the northwest corner of that certain parcel described as: "Parcel Two" in the Deed as recorded on the 16th day of January, 1973 in Book 6843 at Page 551, Contra Costa County Records; thence along the northern property line of said "Parcel Two" South 89'34'16"East 432.39 feet to the northeast corner of said "Parcel Two"; thence along the Eastern property line of said "Parcel Two" and the southerly prolongation thereof South 4055'18" East 225.76 feet to the most northern corner of Lot "17" of said "Pleasantimes Subdivision"; thence along the northeastern property line of said Lot "17" and the southeasterly prolongation thereof(also being the northeastern property line of "Parcel Four"of said Deed [Book 6843, Page 551]) South 22°49'18"East 258.26 feet to the most eastern corner of said "Parcel Four", said corner being on a parallel line measured 100.00 feet perpendicularly in a southeasterly direction from the southeastern property lines of Lot "16" and Lot "17" of said "Pleasantimes Subdivision"; thence along said parallel line South 58055'42" West 39.50 feet to a point on a parallel line measured 100.00 feet perpendicularly in a southeasterly direction from the southeastern property lines of Lot "13" and Lot "14" of said "Pleasantimes Subdivision"; thence along said parallel line South 8°49'42" West 66.13 feet to the most southern corner of said "Parcel Four", said comer being on the easterly prolongation of the southern property line of said Lot "13"; thence along said prolongation line, continuing along said southern property line and the westerly prolongation thereof North 81°10'18" West 329.51 feet to a point on the eastern property line of said "Parcel Two"; thence along said eastern property line South 8°49'42" West 204.13 feet to the southeast corner of said "Parcel Two"; thence along the southern property line of said "Parcel Two"the following two (2) courses: 1) South 77°17'42"West 116.00 feet; thence 2) North 74°51'03"West 44.77 feet to the southwest corner of said"Parcel Two"; 06/09/08 thence along said eastern line of said Section 15, also being the western property line of said "Parcel Two"North 0°25'44"East 32.64 feet to the southeast corner of"Parcel One" of said Deed [Book 6843, Page 551]; thence along the southern property line of said "Parcel One" also being the northern property line of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "Contra Costa County" [for: "Stone Road"] as recorded on the 31S` day of March, 1951 in Book 1771 at Page 228, Contra Costa County Records, the following five(5)courses: 1) South 70°16'44" West 534.54 feet to a point of curvature of a tangent curve to the left; thence 2) along said curve having a radius of 225.00 feet, a central angle of 38°56'00", and an arc length of 152.89 feet to the beginning point ofa tangent line; thence 3) along said tangent line South 31'20'44" West 158.29 feet to a point of curvature of a tangent curve to the right; thence 4) along said curve having a radius of 175.00 feet, a central angle of 25°11'00", and an arc length of 76.92 feet to the beginning point of a tangent line; thence 5) along said tangent line South 56°31'44" West 80.34 feet to a point on a curve to the left whose radius point bears South 35'36'14" West therefrom, said point being the most eastern terminus of a 70.00 feet radius curve as shown upon that certain Final Map entitled" `Bethel Subdivision" as filed on the 9`h day of February, 1945 in Book 27 of Maps, at Pages 60 to 63, inclusive, Contra Costa County Records; thence along the northern property line of "Stone Road" as shown upon said `Bethel Subdivision"the following eleven (11)courses: 1) along said curve having a radius of 70.00 feet, a central angle of 129°04'30", and an arc length of 157.69 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence 2) along said curve [to the right] having a radius of 20.00 feet, a central angle of 60°00'00", and an arc length of 20.94 feet to the beginning point of a tangent line; thence 3) along said tangent line South 56°31'44" West 422.28 feet to a point of curvature of a tangent curve to the right; thence 06/09/08 4) along said curve having a radius of 175.00 feet, a central angle of 52°05'27", and an arc length of 159.10 feet to the beginning point of a tangent line; thence 5) along said tangent line North 71'22'49" West 914.26 feet to a point of curvature of a tangent curve to the right; thence 6) along said curve having a radius of 175.00 feet, a central angle of 26°23'49", and an are length of 80.62 feet to the beginning point of a tangent line; thence 7) along said tangent line North 44°59'00" West 220.67 feet to a point of curvature of a tangent curve to the left; thence 8) along said curve having a radius of 225.00 feet, a central angle of 16°14'00", and an arc length of 63.75 feet to the beginning point of a tangent line; thence 9) along said tangent line North 61°13'00" West 769.16 feet to a point of curvature of a tangent curve to the left; thence 10)along said curve having a radius of 225.00 feet, a central angle of 22°56'00", and an arc length of 90.06 feet to the beginning point of a tangent line; thence 11)along said tangent line North 84°09'00" West 404.14 feet to the southeast corner of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "M.J. Rodolf' as recorded on the 15'' day of May, 1957 in Book 2981 at Page 586, Contra Costa County Records; thence along said eastern property line of said Rodolf parcel North 5°51'00" East 110.50 feet to the northeast corner of said Rodolf parcel; thence along the northern property line of said Rodolf parcel the following two (2)courses: 1) North 84°09'00" West 158.68 feet [157.33 feet per Book 2981, Page 586]; thence 2) North 45°51'00" West 39.27 feet [41.00 feet per Book 2981, Page 586] to the northwest corner of said Rodolf parcel, said corner also being the most eastern corner of Lot "7"of said "Bethel Subdivision"; thence along the northeastern property lines of Lots "7"to "4", inclusive, of said "Bethel Subdivision" North 45°51'00" West 341.58 feet to the most northern corner of said Lot "4" [also being the northeastern corner of Lot "3" of said "Bethel Subdivision"]; thence along the northeastern property lines of Lots "3" to "I", inclusive, of said "Bethel Subdivision" and continuing along the northwesterly prolongation of the northeastern property line of said Lot "1"North 53°23'48"West 170.16 feet to the northeastern corner 06/09/08 of Lot"32"of that certain Final Map entitled: "Farrar Subdivision"as filed on the 1St day of April, 1944 in Book 27 of Maps, at Pages 17 and 18, Contra Costa County Records; thence along the northeastern property lines of Lots "32" to "29", inclusive, "Farrar Subdivision" North 53°08'38" West 200.76 feet to the southeast corner of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: `Trier" as recorded on the 11th day of April, 1958 in Book 3147 at Page 155, Contra Costa County Records; thence along the eastern property line of said Trier parcel North 0°37'22" West 145.36 feet to the northeast corner of said Trier parcel; thence along the southern property line of that certain parcel described as: "Parcel 2" in the Deed conveyed to: "Heaton" as recorded on the 1St day of June, 1949 in Book 1394 at Page 272, Contra Costa County Records, South 89°59'38" West 756.40 feet to the western line of said Section 15; thence along said western line North 0°37'22" West 50.00 feet to the northern property line of said "Parcel 2"; thence along said northern property line North 89°59'38" East 305.00 feet to the southeast corner of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "Contra Costa County" as recorded on the 12th day of September, 1946 in Book 842 at Page 383, Contra Costa County Records; thence, along the eastern property line of said Contra Costa parcel North 0°37'22" West 150.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Contra Costa parcel; thence along the northern property line of said Contra Costa parcel South 89°59'38" West 75.00 feet to the southeast corner of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "Stone, et ux"as recorded on the 29th day of July, 1947 in Book 1102 at Page 546, Contra Costa County Records; thence along the eastern property line said Stone parcel, continuing along the eastern property line of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "Gardemeyer, et ux" as recorded on the 15th day of April, 1946 in Book 889 at Page 345, Contra Costa County Records, and continuing along the eastern property line of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "Garner, et ux" as recorded on the 11th day of April, 1946 in Book 867 at Page 38, Contra Costa County Records, North 0°37'22" West 250.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Garner parcel; thence along the northern property line of said Garner parcel South 89°59'38" West 230.0 feet to the western line of said Section 15; thence along said western line North 0°37'22" West 50.00 feet to the southern property line of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "Thomas, et ux" as recorded on the 7th day of May, 1946 in Book 06/09/08 867 at Page 235, Contra Costa County Records; thence along said southern property line of said Thomas parcel North 89°59'38" East 230.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Thomas parcel; thence along said eastern property line of said Thomas parcel North 0°37'22" West 300.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Thomas parcel; thence along the southern property line of that certain parcel described in the Deed conveyed to: "Gummow" as recorded on the 27th day of February, 1947 in Book 1002 at Page 141, Contra Costa County Records, North 89°59'38" East 175.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Gummow parcel; thence along the eastern property line of said Gummow parcel North 0°37'22" West 846.39 feet to a point on the east-west centerline of said Section 15, said point being the northeast corner of said Gummow parcel; thence along said east-west centerline North 89°39'55" East 4856.09 feet to said Point of Beginning. 06/09/08 RECEIVED RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 065 JUN 1 1 2008 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT ORDERING THE ELECTION OF DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND SETTING FORTH DISTRICT REGULATIONS RELATING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 10402.5 provides that any district election held on an established statewide election date shall be consolidated with the statewide election; and WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 10403 provides that whenever an election called by the governing body of a special district, such as the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, for an office to be filled which is to appear on the same ballot as the statewide election, the District shall, by resolution, request consolidation of elections of its members to be held on the same day as the Statewide General Election; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 provides that each candidate for nonpartisan elective office in any local agency, including special districts, may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the Elections Official; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 further requires that, before the nominating period opens, the District Board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words; may estimate the cost; and determine where the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the Elections Official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, that the Board does hereby make the following determination: Section 1. It is ordered that an election be held within the territory included in the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District on the 4th day of November 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Section 2. The purpose of the election is to select members of the Board of Directors for three (3) seats for four-year terms beginning December 5, 2008 and ending December 7, 2012. Section 3. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the District, as provided in Elections Code 10400. Resolution No. 2008- 065 Page 2 Section 4. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has determined that the candidate and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District shall share in the cost of publication of the Candidate Statements. Section 5. Each candidate shall pay $500 for the cost of publication of his/her Candidate Statement at the time of filing nomination papers, and the balance shall be paid by the Central Confra�Costa Sanitary Distncafter the election costs have been determined. Section 6. Each candidate's statement of qualifications shall be limited to 300 words. Section 7. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District appoints the Contra Costa County Elections Department as the Elections Official and directs them to publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory as required by Elections Code Section 12112. Section 8. The District will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred by the County Elections Official in conducting the District election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due, as determined by the Elections Official. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the District is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and to the Elections Department of said County. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District this 5th day of June, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Members: Hockett, McGill, Menesini, Nej edly, Lucey NOES: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None erald R. Lucey President of the Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: I, Elaine R. Boehme, Secretary of the Central �[ Contra Costa Sanitary District, of the County of Elaine R. Boehme Contra Costa, State of California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and Secretary of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District correct copy of Resolution No. 2008-065 County of Contra Costa, State of California passed and adopted by said District Board on June 5, 2008. Dated: 6/9/08 CO ,,�j . � El -K Approved as to form: aine R. Boer�me {� Kento L. Im Secretary of the District Counse r the District (Adopt and file with the County Registrar of Voters v rA '— NOT LATER THAN JULY 2, 2008) a D l BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE RECEIVE® Castle Rock County Water District JUL 1 0 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS Resolution Ordering Even - Year Board of Directors ) Election; Consolidation of Elections; and ) RESOLUTION NO. --------------- Specifications of the Election Order ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance-land WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 121 1 2 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: Page 1 of 2 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats: (List offices and terms) 2. The District has determined that the "z will pay for the Candidate's (District or Candidate) Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall/may pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to thd`Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Seconded by Director tWACLPS f )r_0 at a regular meeting on this day of 2008, by the following vote: AYES: `7 NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DATED: � � z)- n DISTRICT SECRETARY Castle Rock County Water District \\Cccsg110\shared documents\ELECTION\2008\110408\Districts\Special Districts\Resolution Calling Election.doc Page 2 of 2 RF'- 7WED JUL 0 2 2008 BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CONTRA CU TA COUNTY Byron Sanitary District ELECTIONS t CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution Ordering Even - Year Board of Directors ) Election; Consolidation of Elections; and RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 01 C Specifications of the Election Order ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and Page 1 of 1 WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1 . The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008: The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats: Michael NiseM Director Bill Leighton,'Director Bruce Stuart, Director 4 Year Term 4 Year Term 4 Year Term 2. The District has determined that the Byron Sanitary District will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 250 word. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidates shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the- Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other,- elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territoryeof the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors., Page 2 of 2 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Nisen Seconded by Director Leighton at the regular meeting on this day of: June 11 , 2008 by the following vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN 0 \� DATED: Carol A.Jacon, District Secretary BYRON SANITARY DISTRICT Page 3 of 3 RECEIVED -� RESOLUTION NO. 08-05-29A JUN 2 3 2008 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE�oNT EiECTONS LINTY BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be helwithin the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats (list offices and terms): Director— Four (4) year term Director— Four(4) year term Director— Four (4) year term 2. The District has determined that the Candidate wilt Pay for the Candidate's Statement up to the amount of the estimated cost. Any cost over the estimated cost will be paid by the District. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 wordsu As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimated cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters 6f the principal county publish the notice of election in a newspaper of general circulatiA that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, as provided in Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolutidnkto the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Goodson and seconded by Director Jones, at an adjourned regular meeting on the 291h day of May, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Directors Lawry, Goodson, Jones, Knorr, Cornfield NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Marguerite L awry Presidenal, Board of Directors � l om Knorr, Jr. Board Secretary BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE , SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT h Resolution of the Board of Directors of "L the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit APR 2 g 2008 District Establishing the District Rules CONTRA cour�rY Governing Candidates' Statement of cosra A C Qualifications for District Elections I Resolution No. 4652 WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides, among other things, that candidates for District office may prepare a candidate's Statement of Qualifications of up to 200 words; the Board may authorize an increase in the limitation on words for the statement from 200 to 400 words; the Board may require each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance his or her estimated pro rata share of the total cost of producing and mailing the candidate's statement; and that, before the nomination period opens, the Board shall determine whether a charge shall be levied against that candidate for the candidate's statement, and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District to adopt rules governing candidates' Statements of Qualifications for District elections. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, as follows: 1. Each candidate for the BART Board of Directors who prepares a candidate's Statement of Qualifications pursuant to California Elections Code Section 13307 shall be required to pay a total election fee of$750 at the time of filing as part of the cost to the District of printing, handling, translating, and mailing the candidate's statement, including the cost of foreign language translations. 2. The limit on the length of the candidate's Statement of Qualifications shall be 200 words. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Secretary is authorized to adopt procedures consistent with Section 13309 of the Elections Code for relieving indigent candidates from paying the requisite fee; and 1 of 2 Adopted March 27, 1997 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each candidate filing as a candidate for BART Director must complete the State of California Fair Political Practices Commission's disclosure form entitled: ".Statement of Economic Interests"Al to file said form with the s 'c SecretarMW of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions of this resolution shall govern the 1998 election and all subsequent elections for the District's Board of Directors unless otherwise modified by this Board. Supersedes Resolution No. 4622, adopted June 27, 1996. 2 of 2 BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT Resolution of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District requesting the Boards of Supervisors of Alameda RECEIVED County, Contra Costa County, and the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the APR 2 8 2008 consolidation of a District election, electing members of the Board of Directors, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS with the State of California general election, to be held on November 4. 2008 / Resolution No. 5045 WHEREAS, Section 28746.6 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California provides: "A general district election for the election of directors whose terms are to expire in that year shall be held and conducted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year and shall be consolidated, where possible, with the general election held on that date." and WHEREAS, Section 28746.8 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California provides: "Except as otherwise provided in this article, candidates for the Board shall be nominated, the election held and conducted, and the ballots canvassed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform District Election Law." and WHEREAS, Section 28747.2 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California provides: "A candidate for election from any of the election districts shall be nominated and elected by the voters residing within the election district from which he is elected."and WHEREAS, Section 28747.4 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California in part provides: "The county elections official of each county within the boundaries of the district shall conduct the election and canvass the returns for those election districts or portions of election districts which are within the county of his or her jurisdiction as county elections official. After the official canvass has been taken, the county elections official shall report the returns, by election district number, to the board." and WHEREAS, a State of California General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008; and Adopted on: March 27, 2008 WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has established nine election districts within the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District as provided in Section 28745 of the Public Jtilities Code of the State of California; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10522 of the Elections Code and 28750.4 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California, the District has filed with the county elections official of each affected County a certified copy of Resolution No. 4821 of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District which provides a map showing the boundaries of the District and the boundaries of the election districts and maps of the election districts prepared in accordance with Article 2.4 of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the territory in which said election is to be held is, to wit, all of the territory of said Districts Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 lying within the County of Alameda, the County of Contra Costa, and the City and County of San Francisco (hereinafter called the "Counties"). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, as follows: Section 1. That the Boards of Supervisors of the Counties are hereby requested to order the consolidation of said district elections with said general election to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 20087 and to further provide that within the territory affected by said order of consolidation, to wit, the Counties, that except as otherwise provided in Article 2.2 of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California, the election shall be held and conducted and the ballots canvassed in accordance with the provisions of said Uniform District Election Law. Section 2. That the Secretary of the District is hereby authorizedand directed to certify to the due adoption of this resolution and to file copies hereof, 'so certified, with the Board of Supervisors and with the county elections official of each of the counties. # # # BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT 4 Resolution of the Board of Directors RECEIVED of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District adjusting the boundaries APR 2 g 2008 of nine election districts within the territory of the District as provided by CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Article 2.4 of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of ELECTIONS Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California / Resolution No. 4821 WHEREAS, Section 28745 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California provides that on and after November 29, 1974, the governing body of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (hereafter"District') shall be a board of directors (hereafter"Board') consisting of nine members elected by election districts; and WHEREAS, Section 28750 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California provides: "Following each federal decennial census and using the census as a basis, the board shall, by resolution, adjust the boundaries of the election districts so that the districts shall be as nearly equal in population as practicable considering the factors specified in Section 28745.6"; and, WHEREAS, Section 28745.6 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California provides: pale 1 of 4 WHEREAS, the Board finds that an ideal election district based on the 2000 census figures would have a population of 352,143; WHEREAS, the Board finds that the factors listed at Section 28745.6 have been considered in the adjustment of the election district boundaries. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District: 1. That the boundaries of the nine election districts are adjusted as described and identified in the Redistricting Plan attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof; 2. That the Secretary of the District is directed to maintain on file this resolution and the attached Redistricting Plan; 3. That the Secretary of the District is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the due adoption of this resolution and the attached Redistricting Plan describing all nine election districts, and to file a copy hereof, so certified,with the secretary of the State of California, and with the county clerk of each county with territory within the boundaries of the District; 4. That Resolution no. 4430 is superseded by this resolution. page 3 of 4 S �.� Office: (925)458-1601 3105 Willow Pass Road, Raw Point, CA 94565 FAX- (925)458-2736 h 4 RECEIVED hb *Qn JUN 2005 RESOLUTION #07/08-05 CONTRA COSTA.COUNTY Before the Board of Directors of the Ambrose Recreation and Park District (a political subdivision) of Contra Costa County, State of California RESOLUTION Ordering Even-Year Board of Directors Election; / Consolidation of Elections; and Specifications of the/ Election Order/ WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4t`' day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be hel "on'Tuesday, the 4day of November, 2008: The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors for the following seats: rirector Term to expire 2012 1pirector Term to expire 2012 4 2. The District has determined that the ,Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 words'. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimated cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $540.00i Any fee for any Candidate's Statement billed to the district and paid by the district subsequent to the election will be reimbursed to the district by the Candidate. 3. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation, f ��*Ath>i.other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the'terntory "f7f the district, as provided inti Elections Code 10400. 4. This District will reimburse Contra Costa County for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 5. The district directs that the Qp".,R o ( #ers„of Contra Costa Coun b4ish the; Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circd in the territory. 6. The Clerk of this Board%; ordered todeliver ies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Regis rar of Vo ers of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED at a regular meeting on the 12th of June, 2008 by the Board of Directors of the Ambrose Recreation and Park District by the following vote: Motion by Director Seconded by Director ��,vSoY1 AYES: 3 (Gai,"a, d`��vs�� fna� ) NOES: -� ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: Chair, Mae Cendana 4 Date 'A Liberty Union High School District 6 t 20 Oak Street, Brentwood CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA a- In the Matter of Ordering Regular ) Governing Board Member Elections; ) RESOLUTION NO. 2008-15 Specifications of the Election Order ) WHEREAS, Election Code.1302 (a) provides that, in the absence of establishing the Election Day for governing boardmembers to regularly occur on specified statewide elections, the regular election to select governing boardmembers in any school or community college district shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year. WHEREAS, Education Code 5322 provides that whenever an election for governing boardmembers is ordered, the governing board shall, by resolution, provide for specifications of the election order which shall be delivered to the County Superintendent of Schools and the officer conducting the election not less than 123 days prior to the date set for the election; and WHEREAS, other elections of school districts or other public agencies may be held in whole or part within the territory of this District and it is to the advantage of the District to consolidate therewith; WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the governing body must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 and Education Code 5363, requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; WHEREAS, tie votes shall be determined by lot or run off election according to Education Code 5016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. This Governing Board hereby orders an election to be held within the territory included in this District on the 4th day of November, 2008 for the purpose of electing member(s) to the governing board of the District in accordance with the following specifications: 2. The purpose of the election is to choose successors for the following offices: Holly B. Hartman-11/2008 and David Dal Porto-11/2008 3. The Governing Board has determined that the Candidate will;pay for the Candidate's Statement..The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 300 wor As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the Candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. Thle°Governing .Board hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $1,500. Page 1 of 2 ITEM # Page_,L of_A-.& 4. The Governing Board requests that the Elections Division publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 5. The Governing Board has determined that the action to be taken in the event of a tie vote is as follows: The winner shall be determined by lot at a time and place designated by this board. 6. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections to be held in whole or in part in the territory of the District, pursuant to Education Code 5340 and Elections Code 10400. 7. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the County Superintendent of Schools and to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, as required by Education Code 5322 and 5324. 8. The County Superintendent of Schools to file resolutions calling governing board elections with Elections Office according to Education 5324. 9. I, Joanne Byer, Clerk of the Board of Trustees of the Liberty Union High School District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was proposed by Board member 416L-j-,y2T�nA,� , seconded by Board member and was duly passed and adopted by said Board, at an official and publ c meeting thereof held on May 28, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Pf ABSTAIN: ABSENT: CY DATED: lr' �l'(Loo- IL RK, BOARD OFT STEES iberty Union High School District Page 2 of 2 ITEM # Page,..A_of CHABOT-LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICI4 RESOLUTION NO. 20-0708 RECEIVED GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS JUN 2 g 2008 SPECIFICATION OF THE ELECTION ORDER,NOVEMBER 4, 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS WHEREAS, This Governing Board hereby orders an election to be held within the territory included in this District on November 4, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Governing Board of the District in accordance with the following specifications: WHEREAS, in accordance with Education Code 5340 and the Elections Code 10400, this Governing Board requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections to be held in whole or in part in the territory of the District; WHEREAS, in accordance with Education Code Section 5322, each school district's Governing Board, or an authorized officer thereof, must deliver "specifications" to the Alameda County Superintendent of Schools, Alameda County Registrar of Voters, and Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters in the form of a resolution no later than 123 days (July 4, 2008) before the November 4, 2008 governing board election; WHEREAS, this resolution in accordance with Education Code Section 5322, must authorize the authority for ordering the election, the date of the election, the purpose of the election, and the signature of the officer or clerk of the board authorized to sign such resolutions; WHEREAS, the purpose of said election is to elect four (4) trustees for a full terr# to fill the offices presently held by Arnulfo Cedillo (Area 31 Alison Lewis (Aires ll, Barbara Mertes (Area 7f and Carlo Vecchiarelli (Area 5); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that on June 24, 2008, Chancellor Joel L. Kinnamon, acting as the authorized officer to the Board of Trustees of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, hereby authorizes the order of the November 4, 2008 Governing Board Election to the Superintendent of the Alameda County Office of Education, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, and the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters. Resolution No. 20-0708 June 24, 2008 Page 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the following roll call vote this 24th day of June, 2008 at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees: AYES: Cedillo, Dvorsky, Gelles, Gin, Mertes, Vecchiarelli NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Lewis Secretary of the o d of Trustees Chabot-Las Positas Community College District State of California ELE� i CHABOT-LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 21-0708 E V , C) GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS CANDIDATES' STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS CONTRE COSTA. LINTY WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California requires this Board to adopt certain policies in regard to statements of qualifications for candidates who run for office of Member of the Governing Board of the District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District of Alameda County and Contra Costa County does hereby determine as follows: That the cost of printing, handling and mailing a candidate's statement of qualifications. shall be charged to the candidate and must be paid at the time of filing; That the estimated cost for a candidate statement is determined by the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County for Alameda County Elections; That the Governing Board chooses to use the estimated cost for a candidate statement as determined by Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters for Contra Costa County Elections; That the statement of qualifications shall not exceed 200 words; and That the Registrar of Voters be directed to give a copy of these regulations to each candidate or representative at the time he/she picks up nomination papers. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the following roll call vote this 24th day of June, 2008 at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees: AYES: Cedillo, Dvorsky, Gelles, Gin, Mertes, Vecchiarelli NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Lewis Secretary of thed of Trustees Chabot-Las Positas Community College District State of California Vit. CONTRA.COSTA COUNTY ELECT IONS CHABOT-LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0708 GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS TIE VOTE PROCEDURE WHEREAS, Education Code Section 5016 provides that, prior to conducting any school board election on and after March 1, 1977, the Governing Board of each school district shall establish whether a tie vote of two or more candidates for a term of office of a Governing Board Member shall be determined by lot or by calling a run-off election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District of Alameda County and Contra Costa County hereby determines that a tie vote of two or more candidates for a Member of the Governing Board of the District shall be determined by lot. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the following roll call vote this 24th day of June, 2008 at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees: AYES: Cedillo, Dvorsky, Gelles, Gin, Mertes, Vecchiarelli NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Lewis Secretary of the B&eof Trustees Chabot-Las Positas Community College District State of California RESOLUTION NO. 53-2008 REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS AND SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, the Town Council has ordered a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 to fill certain municipal offices; and WHEREAS,other elections may be held in whole or in part in the incorporated area of the Town of Danville and it is to the advantage of the Town to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Election Code Section 10242 provides that the Town Council determine the hours of opening and closing the polls; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10002 requires the Town to reimburse the County in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the Town by the County Elections Official; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens, the Town Council must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and WHEREAS,Elections Code Section 12101 requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town; and WHEREAS,in the event of tie votes,the tie will be determined by lot;now,therefore be it RESOLVED,by the Danville Town Council that an election be held in accordance with the following specifications: 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose successors for three seats on the Danville Town Council for four-year terms; and 2. The Town Council hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the Town of Danville, as provided in Elections Code Section 10400; and 3. The Town hereby designates the hours the polls are to be kept open shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and 4. The Town will reimburse Contra Costa County for the actual cost incurred in conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the Elections Official; and 5. The Town Council has determined that the candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 300 words. As a condition of having Candidate's Statements published,the candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The Town Council hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as$900. The Town is to publish the Notice of Election in the San Ramon Valley Times, which is a newspaper of general circulation that is published daily in the Town of Danville; and 6. The Town directs that a certified copy of the Resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Voters, and to the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County. APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on May 6, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Andersen, Arnerich, Doyle, Shimansky NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Stepper MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 53-2008 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURG In the Matter of: Requesting the Consolidation of the Municipal ) Resolution No. 08-11015 Election with Other Elections to be Held on ) Tuesday, November 4, 2008 General Election ) Date for the Election of Certain Officers as ) Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the ) State of California Relating to General Law ) Cities and Levying a Charge and Establishing ) Word Limitation for Candidates' Statement ) The Pittsburg City Council FINDS AND DETERMINES as follows: Whereas, the City Council has ordered a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, to fill certain municipal offices; and Whereas, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City and it is to the advantage of the City to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and Whereas, Elections Code Section 10242 provides that the governing body shall determine the hours of opening and closing the polls; and Whereas, Elections Code Section 10002 requires the City to reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City by the County Elections Official; and Whereas, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the governing body must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and Whereas, Elections Code Section 12101 requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT it is ordered that an election be held in accordance with the following specifications: 1. Ordering Election. The election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose successors for the following offices: Two (2) Council Members, whose terms expire November, 2008. 2. Consolidation and Conduct of Election. This City Council hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City, as provided in Elections Code Section 10400. The consolidated elections shall be held and conducted, elections officers appointed, voting precincts designated, ballots printed, polls opened and closed, ballots counted and returned, returns canvassed, results declared, certificates of election issued, and all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the elections shall be regulated and done by the County Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the regularly scheduled election (Elections Code Section 10240 et seq.). 3. Polling Place Hours. The City hereby designates the hours the polls are to be kept open shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4. Levying a Charge and Establishing Word Limitation for Candidates Statement. The City Council has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 300 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimated cost at the time of filing. The City Council hereby establishes the estimated cost for a Candidate Statement as $850.00. This fee is to cover printing and excess postal costs and includes the state mandated Spanish translation. 5. Rebuttal Argument for Measures. The City Council authorizes rebuttal arguments pursuant to Elections Code Section 9285. 6. Publication Requirements. The City is to publish the Notice of Election in the following newspaper, which is a newspaper of general circulation that is published daily in the City: East County Times. 7. Reimbursement of Services. The City will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred in conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 8. Filinq with the County. The City Clerk is directed to file with the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County certified copies of this resolution at least 88 days before the date of the election. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pittsburg at a regular meeting on the 19th day of May, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Members Evola, Johnson, Kee, Parent and Mayor Casey NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None Will Casey, Mayor ATTEST: Alice E. Evenson, City Clerk Resolution No. 08- Page 2 of 2 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORINDA� RESOLUTION no. 37-08 In the Matter of. ) RECEIVED Resolution Requesting and Consenting to ) > JUN 2 5 2008 Consolidation of Elections on November 4, ) 2008; and Setting Specifications of the CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Election Order ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, to fill certain municipal offices; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City of Orinda and it is to the advantage of the City to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10242 provides that the City Council shall determine the hours of opening and closing the polls; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10002 requires the City to reimburse the County in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City by the County Elections Official; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the City Council must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12101 requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and WHEREAS, tie votes shall be determined by lot unless the City Council adopts the provisions of Elections Code 15651 (b)prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the tie vote. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election scall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 20081 The purpose of the election is to choose successors for the following offices (list offices and terms): City of Orinda Two 2 Ci Councilmembers Full four-year terms I, Michele , Olsen, City Clerk of the City O t3' ( y ) of Orinda, do hereby certify that the foregoing i a true and correct copy of the originon file i this o ice. Page, or 2 ichele L. Olsen, City k 2. This City Council hereby requests and consents to the consolidation,of;this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory�'of the City, as provided in Elections Code sections 10400 and 10403. 3. The City hereby designates the hours the polls are to be kept open shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 4. The City will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred in conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 5. The City Council has determined that the candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 250 wordy As a condition of having Candidate's Statement published the candidate shall pay the full estimate at the time of filing. The City Council hereby establishes the1;' d"cosi au statement as the following: $540.0 6. The City Clejf is'responsible to publish the Notice of Election in the Contra Costa Times Newspaper, which is a newspaper of general circulation that is published daily in the City. 7. The City Council has determined that the action to be taken in event of a tie vote is asp follows The City Council of the City of Orinda on June 1. 2004, adopted by resolution (Resolution 37-04) the provisions of section 15651 (b) of the California Elections Code to provide for a special runoff election to resolve a tie vote for candidates:who receive an equal numbere of votes; 8. The City Council directs that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Voters and the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orinda on June 17, 2008 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GLAZER, MCCORMICK, SEVERSON, WORTH AND SMITH NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Victoria Smith, Mayor ATTEST: Miche L. Olsen, City Clerk Page 2 of 2 CER IFILD ASATRUE COi-1 Y BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE f_. ; ' C)*17 P'�-ry �. t�;t.: r�' CA I;n-.P•JiA CITY OF LAFAYETTE RECEIV r) Resolution Requesting and Consenting to ) JUN Consolidation of Elections; and Setting ) RESOLUTION NO: 2008-30 FlHlq Specifications of the Election Order ) CONTRA COSTA OQUNTY ELECTION4 WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, to fill certain municipal offices; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City and it is to the advantage of the City to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10242 provides that the governing body shall determine the hours of opening and closing the polls; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10002 requires the City to reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City by the County Elections Official; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the governing body must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12101 requires the publication of a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; WHEREAS, tie votes shall be determined by lot unless the city council adopts the provisions of Elections Code 1 5651 (b) prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the tie vote. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER Page 1 of 2 I. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose successors for the following offices: Three(3)Councilmembers Four(4)year terms 2. This City Council hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the City, as provided in Elections Code 10400. 3. The City hereby designates the hours the polls are to be kept open shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 4. The City will reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred in conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 5. The City Council has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 300 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The City Council hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $ 650.00 6. The City of Lafayette is to publish the Notice of Election in the following newspaper; Contra Costa Times which is a newspaper of general circulation that is published daily in the City. 7. The City Council has determined that the action to be taken in the event of a tie vote is as follows: In the event two or more candidates receive an equal number of votes the resolution of a tie vote will be by lot 8. The City directs that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Voters and to the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County. THEFOREGOING RESOLUTION WASADOPTED upon motion of Councilmember Carol Federighi seconded by Councilmember Don Tatzin, at a regular meeting on this gth day of.June, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Anderson, Tatzin, Andersson and Federighi ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Anduri NOES: None ATTEST: APPROVED: jdanne Robbins, City Clerk Date Mike Anderson, Mayor Date \\Cccsg110\shared documents\ELECTION\2008\1 10408\Cities\InitialNotice_Packet2\Resolution Calling Election.doc Page 2 of 2 JUN 2 5 2008 C®s,TRE EOT U $outoy BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Rt D£ - E1 �CULES FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT f RESOLUTION ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF ) DIRECTORS ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ) Resolution 4-08 ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ) ELECTION ORDER ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS,other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general elections to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS,Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the governing body must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Sectionl 2112 requires the elections official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS ORDERED that an election beheld within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November,2008,for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: 1 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday,the 4th day of November,2008' The purpose of the election is to choose members of the Board of Directors for the following seats: Director Johnson- 4 year term Director Bartke - 4 year term 2. The district has determined that the,gdidate will pay for the Candidate's Statements The Candidate's Statement will be limite to words:`" 3. The district directs that the County Registrar of Voteri of the principal county publish the notice of election in the following newspaper, which is a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory: West County Time 4. This governing board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, as provided in Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the County elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the election official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters,and if applicable,to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Stafford,seconded by Director Lopeman,at a regular meeting on this 18th day of June,2008, by the following vote. AYES: Bartke, Lopeman, Johnson., Stafford, Prather NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Beth Bartke,-Chairman Board of Directors AT EST: AT e Johnson ecretary Board of Dire ors 2 C F: F j,,/F BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE �!U JUL -7 PH 12: KNIGHTSEN TOWN COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT �'Uf1TPA. inn GCI��vTY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 4 rTiov,� Resolution Ordering Even - Year Board of Directors) Election; Consolidation of Elections; and ) RESOLUTION NO. 2008-1 Specifications of the Election Order ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12112 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 204, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: Page I of 2 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4+h day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats: (List offices and terms) LINDA LEE WEEKES DIRECTOR FULL TERM` NILES OWEN FREEMAN DIRECTOR FULL TERM 4 JEFFREY ROBERT MMIC FF DIRECTOR SHORT TERM The District has determined that the candidate_will pay for the Candidate's Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 words.;- As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: $5,40____ 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. S. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to th6 Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director i(hJ Seconded by Director Bots)` � at a regular meeting on this day of July 3, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT:�i ABSTAIN: DATED: GENERAL MANAGER Knightsen Town Community Services 'strict \\Cccsg110\shared documents\ELECTION\2008\110408\Dlstr cts\Spec al Dlstncts\Pesolunon Calling Elecnomdoc Page 2 of 2 Y>'1 �1 rtt UU 7VJuin 2 72008 BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORE) F THE ONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTIONS NAME €-S�1A,1__DIST-9ICT Df_S V4 C-r CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution Ordering Even - Year Board of Directors ) Election; Consolidation of Elections,;and ) RESOLUTION NO. ------180604 Specifications of the Election Orde i ) WHEREAS, California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the first Friday in December following the glection to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year; and WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district and it is to the advantage of the district to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens the district board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance; and WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 121 1 2 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that an election be held within the territory included in this district on the 4th day of November, 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors of said district in accordance with the following specifications: Page 1 of 3 R CEiVED JUN 2 7 2008 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER ELECTIONS 1. The Election shall be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the board of directors or councilmembers for the following seats: (List offices and terms) J.Vem Cromartie,Director 4-year term Joe Rubi,Director 4-year term 2. The District has determined that the Candidate will pay for the Candidate's (District or Candidate) Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 words. As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall/may pay the estimate cost at the time of filing. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a candidate statement as the following: 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of Voters of the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This Board hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the district, pursuant to Elections Code 10400. 5. The district will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Clerk of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolution, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any other county in which the election is to be held, and to the Board of Supervisors. 7. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED upon motion of Director Condit Seconded by Director Vbra , at a regular meeting on this day of June 9 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Rubi , Vera, Condit , Reyes, NOES: None Cromartie ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DATED: June 9 , 2008 DISTRICT SECRETARY Los Medanos Community Healthcare District F 5879 RESOLUTION NO. 1933-0508 ' RESOLUTION ORDERING EVEN-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY 3 0 2008 CONTRA C0S7 ELECTION; CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS ELECTIpNS�NTY OF THE ELECTION ORDER— STE7ITARY DISTRICT­l The Board of Directors of the Stege Sanitary District finds and determines as follows: A. The California Elections Code requires a general district election be held in each district to choose a successor for each elective officer whose term will expire on the fifth Friday in December following the election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. B. Other elections may be held in whole or in part of the territory of the District and it is to the advantage of the District to consolidate pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400. C. Elections Code Section 10520 requires each district involved in a general election to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official in conducting the election for that district. D. Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period opens, the District Board must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each candidate submitting a candidate's statement to be sent to the voters; determine the number of words, may estimate the cost; and determine whether the estimate must be paid in advance. E. Elections Code Section 12112 requires the election official of the principal county to publish a notice of the election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District. IT IS RESOLVED as follows: That an election be held within the territory included in this District on the 4th day of November 2008, for the purpose of electing members to the Board of Directors of said District in accordance with the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER i. The election shall be held on Tuesday. the 4th day of November, 2098. The purpose of the election is to choose members of the Board of Directors for the following seats: Two (2)members to the District Board of Directors, full term (4-years 2. The District has determined that the candidate will pay for the Cdate'sl Statement. The Candidate's Statement will be limited to 200 words'., As a condition of having the Candidate's Statement published, the candidate shall/may pay the estimate 5880 cost at the time of filidk. The District hereby establishes the estimated cost for a" candidate statement as the following: $740.Oa 3. The District directs that the County Registrar of VotersOof the principal county publish the Notice of Election in a newspaper of general circulation that is regularly circulated in the territory. 4. This District hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this election with other elections which may be held in.whole.or in_p q of xhe territory o the,.District as provided in Elections Code 10400. 5. The District will reimburse the county for the actual cost incurred by the county elections official in conducting the general district election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections official. 6. The Secretary of this Board is ordered to deliver copies of this Resolutiop, to the Registrar of Voters, and if applicable, to the Registrar of Voters of any county in which the election is to be held, and'to the Board of Supervisors. I * * * * * * * * * * * * STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Stege Sanitary District, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 22nd day of May 2008 by the following vote: AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: Brand, James, Merrill, Miller, O'Keefe NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: None ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: BOARD MEMBERS: None BEATRICE O'KEEFE, P sident Stege Sanitary District Contra Costa County, California ATTEST: G G� 4 DOUGLA UMPHR Y, S retary Stege Sanitary District Agencies Requestsing November 2008 Election Consolidation City/Agency Resolution Number Addl Info AC Transit 08-044 AC Transit 08-036 Acalanes High School 07-08-25 Antioch Unified School District 2007-2008-43 Brentwood Union School District 2008-14 Brentwood, City of 2008-122 Byron Union School District 08-08 Canyon School District 12008 06 10 C Clayton, City of 25-2008 Concord, City of 08-46 Concord, City of 08-31 Contra Costa Community College District 84-D Contra Costa County Board of Education 6-07/08 Dublin San Ramon Services District 28-08 East Bay Municipal Utility District 33678-08 EI Cerrito, City of 2008-45 John Swett Unified School District 08/09-01 John Swett Unified School District 07/08-29 Knightsen Elementary School District 05-14-08C Lafayette School District 28-0708 Liberty Union High School District 2008-15 Martinez Unified School District 2009-01 Martinez Unified School District 2008-39 Martinez, City of 056-08 Moraga School District 08-21 Moraga, Town of 28-2008 Moraga, Town of 10-2008 Moraga, Town of 16-2008 Mt. Diablo Unified School District 07/08-86 Mt. View Sanitary District 1198-2008 Oakley, City of 64-08 Orinda Union School District 08-12 Pinole, City of 2008-71 Pittsburg Unified School Distrct 08-04 subsequently received a revised "Exhibit A" Pittsburg Unified School Distrct 07-79 Richmond, City of 65-08 and 64-08 San Pablo, City of 2008-063 San Ramon Unified School District 121/07-08 San Ramon Valley Unified School District 88/07-08 June 3, 2008 election??? San Ramon, City of 2008-122 Walnut Creek School District 07-08-27 Walnut Creek, City of 08-25 West Contra Costa Unified School District 87-0708 West Contra Costa Unified School District 91-0708 West County Wastewater District 7-01-08 loversize map attached July 24, 2008 Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar Jane Pennington, Chief Clerk of the Board of Voters Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Contra Costa County 651 Pine Street 555 Escobar Street Martinez,CA 94553 PO Box 271 Martinez, CA 94553 Re: Acalanes Union High School District November 4 2008 Bond Measure Election Enclosed please find the Acalanes Union High School District Board of Trustees RESOLUTION NO.08-09-01 "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ACALANES UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ORDERING AN ELECTION, AND ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER"adopted on July 21, 2008 calling for a November 4, 2008 local bond election. Also enclosed is our Tax Rate Statement. We expect Exhibit B to be printed in its entirety in each sample ballot/voter pamphlet. By this letter we are formally requesting to review a proof of the ballot statement language, the full text of the ballot proposition, impartial analysis and ballot arguments that would appear in the voter pamphlet prior to publishing. Please direct this proof to the undersigned as soon as it is available. We believe that Education Code Section 15122.5 is not applicable and we request that the County [include] the following"State Matching Funds"language in the ballot or voter pamphlet: ["Approval of Measure does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects in the Acalanes Union High School District that are the subject of bonds under Measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by Measure . The district's proposal for the project or projects may assume the receipt of matching state funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure."] If possible, the District would like to request the measure letter designation of "A". If not possible,the District requests that we not be assigned the letter`B". We would be more that happy to provide you with the resolution electronically in order to facilitate your work, or to assist with this process in any other manner. This letter also authorizes you to contact David Casnocha of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, our bond counsel, at(415)283-2241 if you have any questions. Sincerel Enclosure cc: David G. Casnocha DOCSSF/68667v 1/024341-0009 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ACALANES UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ORDERING AN ELECTION,AND ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER RESOLUTION NO.08-09-01 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") has determined that the educational facilities within the Acalanes Union High School District (the "District") need to be upgraded, repaired, improved, and better equipped to enable the District to enhance the educational opportunities of all students in the District; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding ongoing efforts to obtain sufficient facility money from the State of California (the "State"), the State has been unable to provide the District with enough money for the District to adequately maintain all of its educational facilities; and WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Board, it is advisable to provide additional facility and site improvement funding for such needs by means of a general obligation bond; and WHEREAS, Proposition 46, approved by the voters of the State on June 3, 1986 ("Proposition 46"), amended Section 1(b) of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution by adding a provision which exempts from the 1% of full cash value limitation, those ad valorem taxes used to pay for debt service of any bonded indebtedness for the acquisition or improvement of real property approved on or after July 1, 1978, by two-thirds of the votes cast by voters voting on the proposition; and WHEREAS, on November 7, 2000, the voters of California approved the Smaller Classes, Safer Schools and Financial Accountability Act ("Proposition 39") which, as of its effective date, will reduce the voter threshold for ad valorem tax levies used to pay for debt service or bonded indebtedness to 55% of the votes cast on a school district general obligation bond; and WHEREAS, concurrent with the passage of Proposition 39, Chapter 1.5, Part 10, Division 1, Title 1 (commencing with Section 15264) of the Education Code (the "Act") became operative and established requirements associated with the implementation of Proposition 39; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to make certain findings herein to be applicable to this election order and to establish certain performance audits, standards of financial accountability and citizen oversight which are contained in Proposition 39 and the Act; and WHEREAS, the Board hereby determines that, in accordance with the opinion of the Attorney General of the State of California, that the restrictions in Proposition 39 which prohibit any bond money from being wasted or used for administrative salaries or other operating expenses of the District be strictly enforced by the District's Citizens' Oversight Committee; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Education Code Section 15270, based upon a projection of assessed property valuation, the Board has determined that, if approved by voters, the tax rate levied to meet the debt service requirements of the bonds proposed to be issued will not exceed the Proposition 39 limits per year per$100,000 of assessed valuation of taxable property; and DOCSSF/68626v3/024341-0009 WHEREAS, Section 9400 et seq. of the Elections Code of the State of California (the "Elections Code") requires that a tax rate statement to contained in all official materials, including any ballot pamphlet prepared, sponsored, or distributed by the District, relating to the election; and WHEREAS, the Board now desires to authorize the filing of a ballot argument in favor of the proposition to be submitted to the voters at the election; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Elections Code, it is appropriate for the Board to