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l\HNUTES City of San LeandTo City Council and San LeandTO Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 3,2004 Page 14 Councilmember Badger stated that, at this point, the all-mail ballot is the only fiscally responsible option. Mayor Young asked if the election would still be delayed until February if the all- mail ballot option were chosen. Ms. Handa noted that in order to significantly reduce the cost of an all-mail ballot election, the election would need to be conducted by the Registrar of Voters on the City's behalf. The Registrar of Voters could only conduct the election if it were held more than 88 days after the November General Election. Councilmember Badger comlnented that he has expressed concerns about the lengthening or shortening of terms of office. He asked if the proposed Charter alnendment language to address this issue will come back to the Rules and Communications Committee. Ms. Williams confirmed that the proposed language to address the disparity of the terms will be presented to the Rules and Communications Committee at its next meeting. Councilmember Santos asked if placing a Charter amendment on the ballot would require a super-majority. Ms. Williams indicated that the item would be placed on the ballot by resolution which only requires a majority vote. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Discuss the method for conducting the run-off election (precinct balloting or all-mail ballot) and direct to staff to return with an ordinance establishing run-off procedures. It ,vas the consensus of the Council to conduct a run-off election, if needed, by all-mail ballot and have staff draft an ordinance establishing run-off procedures. b. Discuss the options for correcting inconsistencies in the commencement of the terms of office for Mayor and City Council contained in the City Charter and Municipal Code and provide direction to the Rules and Communications Committee regarding any desired amendlnents to the City Charter and Municipal Code related to the seating of a new Council following an election. It was the consensus of the Council to refer the matter back to the Rules and Communications Committee to consider the following: · A Charter amendment to remove the 35-day term commencement and allow for an "adjusted" term for this election cycle. . A Charter amendment to remove the requirement that a candidate must receive 500/0 plus one vote in order to be elected.