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Finance 7. Approved the appointments to the 2013 Advisory Board for the Pleasanton Downtown Association Business Improvement District; J. Michael Hosterman, President; Vic Malatesta, President-Elect; Bernie Billen, Secretary; Janet Yarbrough; Treasurer; Laura Olson, Executive Director Police 8. Waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 12-573 approving the expenditures from the State of California COPS funding program for COPS Year 16 and the Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds MOTION: It was M/s by Cook-Kallio/Thorne to approve Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9. Public Comment Kelly Cousins asked to know the voting history of each Council candidate, what motivates them, where they stand on a number of important issues, and how their campaign is funded. After viewing the From 460's of candidates, she was disappointed but not surprised to see significant donations from James Tong, Charter Properties, their associates, and several other developers and investment landowners from outside of Pleasanton. Most noteworthy are the contributions to Erlene Demarcus, a paid consultant for Charter Properties and an individual who facilitated that developer's support towards other City Council campaigns. This level of campaign funding impacts a candidate's decisions and influences the future of the community. She encouraged the public to view candidates' Forms 460 on the City's website to see how each ranks with respect to accepting large donations from corporations, PACs and groups outside the City of Pleasanton. She also encouraged this and future Councils to develop a more rigorous ordinance concerning campaign funding that is in keeping with the spirit of the Political Reform Act and more popular disclosure efforts. Kay Ayala asked that the Mayor direct the City Attorney to explain what, if anything, a majority vote by the Council could do to change the City's current direction with respect to the outstanding lawsuit brought by the Tong/Lin development groups. She noted that these same development groups and their associates have donated a combined total of $32,000 to the Erlene Demarcus campaign. She stated that during her own time on the Council Ms. Demarcus, acting as a paid consultant for the Lin/Tong development community, had requested a meeting with her regarding a particular development project and intimated that Mr. Tong might help to support her next campaign. She said she attended the meeting, considered the development, ultimately said she would not support it and subsequently received no contributions from Mr. Tong. She also noted that former Mayor Tom Pekoe, who served as a consultant for Charter Properties, and Jennifer Hosterman for Congress have made significant contributions to Ms. Demarcus' campaign. Mayor Hosterman asked the City Attorney to comment to the extent possible, given that the City is involved in existing litigation with the individuals identified. City Attorney Lowell stated that a Council majority does have the authority to direct him on how to defend against, resolve, or otherwise address the lawsuit. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 October 16,2012