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MINUTES Page 11 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 19, 2010 Commission to use the Measure WW and Park Development Fee Funds towards the following projects: Toyon Park play equipment; Marina Park irrigation improvements; Par Course improvements; Marina Dog Park; San Leandro Ball Park locker/restroom refurbishment; Stenzel Park drainage; Marina Park group picnic areas; Pacific 1 and 2 bleachers; resurface Skate Park with concrete and all park rehab of asphalt walkways. M/S/C Prola and Reed. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 Mayor Santos stated that an audience member, Steven Hill, had arrived at his meeting location. The City Council recessed from 9:40 p.m. to 9:49 p.m. C. Matter of Consideration of Using Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for the 2010 General Municipal Election (Continued from December 7, 2009). Mr. Hollister gave an overview of the item, introduced City Clerk Marian Handa, and announced that Alameda County Registrar of Voters Dave Macdonald was also present. Ms. Handa gave a PowerPoint presentation, addressing the issues and questions that had been raised at the December 7 City Council meeting. Mr. Macdonald responded to questions from the Council regarding the cost estimate for conducting the first RCV election. He indicated that the estimates were fairly conservative and realistic. He noted that Alameda County was able to negotiate a good price for the RCV system. Public Comments on Item 10.C.: Mike Katz, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, stating that he felt RCV would encourage more people to vote, and possibly to run for office. He commented that voter turnout is 30% higher in November. Mr. Katz commented that the biggest issue is cost, and he asked whether the City should implement RCV now, and start saving now, or start saving later. Mia Ousley, San Leandro Community Action Network, addressed the City Council, urging the Council's support of RCV. Ms. Ousley commented that RCV is good for democracy, as it would make it more affordable for people to run for office, allow more people to participate, save the City money, and has the potential to reform the election system. Sherry Smith, Past President of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville, addressed the City Council, commenting on the adoption of RCV by Berkeley and Oakland. Ms. Smith commented that San Leandro could benefit from the publicity surrounding the first use of RCV in Alameda County by implementing it now.