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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 3, 2005 Councilmember Glaze recalled that the Rules Committee looked into campaign finance reform in the past. He asked what issues Councilmember Santos was interested in having the Rules Committee consider. Councilmember Santos suggested deferring the matter of the change of election date, noting that the matter was not so urgent that it could not wait until the run-off election is completed. He expressed concern regarding the cost to the candidates of running campaigns for two separate elections. He noted that he felt the two issues were related. Councilmember Santos indicated that he would like the Council to review the election cycle once completed and hear from the candidates involved in the run-off election and then have the discussion regarding changing the election date. Councilmember Stephens stated that he sees no urgency in deciding the matter now and expressed willingness to wait for another month or so. He noted, however, that the Council has received little guidance on IRV. Councilmember Stephens indicated that for several reasons, including cost to the City, increased efficiency, and avoiding campaigning during the holidays, he would favor moving the City's General Election to the same date as the Statewide Primary Election. Councilmember Stephens commented on how onerous it must be to the candidates to campaign during the holidays. Mayor Young suggested that if the Council feels there is no urgency in making the decision tonight, the matter could be referred back to the Rules and Communications Committee for further review and discussion. She asked that staff provide the Committee with more complete cost data for its analysis. Mayor Young suggested that the Committee also consider limiting the cost of future run-off elections by considering options such as mail ballot, IRV or consolidation with the November General Election. Public Comments on 10.A.: Al Rosenga, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, suggesting the City consider conducting its own elections as it did in the past. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council regarding partisan vs. non-partisan elections and candidates and whether the City's current election process is legal. By consensus of the City Council, the matter was referred back to the City Council Rules and Communications Committee. B. Minute Order No. 2005-002, Discussion Regarding Proposed Koi Nation Indian Gaming Casino in Oakland (provides information on the progress of a gaming casino, hotel, restaurant and entertainment venue at a site on Pardee Road at Swan Way in Oakland). (1480) Mr. Jermanis gave background on the matter and introduced Community Relations Representative Kathy Ornelas. Ms. Ornelas gave an overview of the item including the