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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-Apri15, 2010 be conducted in November. The proposed ordinance would authorize the conduct of the City's election by the RCV method. Councilmember Reed asked why the matter was continued from the last meeting. Vice Mayor Starosciak stated that, due to difficult budgetary times, she feels this is not the appropriate time to use RCV; however, she supported the continuation of the item so the full Council could be allowed to consider it. A motion was made by Councilmember Prola, seconded by Councilmember Reed, to adopt the ordinance. Motion failed M/S/C Prola and Reed. Ayes: 3; Noes: 3 (Souza, Starosciak, and Stephens); Absent: 1 (Gregory) Mayor Santos indicated that he would exercise his authority under City Charter Section 305(h), Powers and Duties of the Mayor, to set the action aside, and have it reconsidered at the next regular meeting. C. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken City Attorney Jayne Williams reported that the City Council recessed its closed session held earlier this evening. The Council will reconvene the closed session following tonight's regular meeting. No reportable action was taken. 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Councilmembers report on their activities, including attendance at Intergovernmental Agency meetings, conferences and seminars, and local events, and make brief announcements on issues of concern. Councilmember Reed commented on the beauty and ease of navigation of the new City website, www.sanleandro.or~. She reported on her attendance at the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Steering Committee meeting and the Business Association of South San Leandro (BASSL) meeting. At the BASSL meeting, Tom Guarino gave a presentation on Proposition 16, the Taxpayers Right to Vote Act. Councilmember Reed requested an opinion from the City Attorney on the effects of Proposition 16 on the City. She commented on the new indoor Farmers Market at Bayfair, and an email she received from former Councilmember Surlene Grant regarding the application by Walgreen's at Palma Plaza for a license to sell beer and wine. Councilmember Reed expressed concern about liquor sales adjacent to the new Ninth Grade Campus. She commented on the improved appearance of Palma Plaza, due to the removal of the building that formerly housed the Chicago Blues Cafe.