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Tom Morelli, Chair, thanked the City Council on behalf of their Board, said they are committed to growing the amount of contributions for the RADD program, they intend to make this an annual event and hoped for the program's continuance. 13. Public Comment Kay Ayala reported on the referendum petition process, stating 5,225 signatures were delivered to the City Clerk and on December 6"' a letter was received by the developer's attorney requesting the City Clerk refuse to process the petitions because they violate the full text rule and were premised on false and misleading statements. She said the City Attorney has since advised the Clerk to continue processing the petitions, presented the Council with a package of information the developer has asked signature gatherers to carry, she felt it was unreasonable, unfair and the developer has now filed a lawsuit against the City Clerk and others. Fred Norman said 10 American troops had been killed since the last Council meeting, asked the Council and everyone to do something to end the war and hoped next year to deliver a more pleasant message. Kathy Dowding read the names of 13 American soldiers who have passed and asked everyone to think about the 892 families who will be missing their soldiers for the first time this Christmas season. Jack Hovingh said the Hacienda Business Park was started by Joe Callahan and Jack Swanson and at the time was very contentious. He said without the park the town would not have all the wealth it has and said it will continue to be a great asset for the City. Judy Symcox said a Trader Joe's or another market would not be suitable in the previously considered Home Depot site, felt Vintage Hills would be an ideal location, suggested certain types of stores, delivery trends, product types, aesthetics, atmosphere and outdoor furniture for the Council to consider. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 14. Consider an ordinance to require electronic filing of campaign statements, and review and discuss information regarding voluntary expenditure limits and contribution limits for individuals, businesses and committees to candidates or their committees Assistant City Attorney Larissa Seto said there was clear interest when Council last discussed the matter in October for more public disclosure of information from campaign statements. Staff is therefore bringing forward a recommendation for electronic filing of statements and how it would be available to the public on the City's website. If this is something the Council wishes to pursue, staff will also need more information and direction with regard to a possible voluntary expenditure limit and a potential contribution limit. Ms. Seto said staff proposes to amend the current ordinance provision to add the language to require electronic filing, maintain the same filing requirements as four, and require one paper original to be filed. The requirement would go into effect once the system is certified by the City Clerk who has been speaking with various vendors. The cost is estimated to be $10,000 annually and the system would be set up so that every committee or candidate would have an on-line password to enter the information electronically. City Council Minutes 3 December 18, 2007