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3) TITLE READ. MIS: STEINFELD/GREENALCH RESOLUTION NO. 12158 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO CONSOLIDATED FIRE AND EMERGENCY DISPATCH SERVICES ("NET SIX JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY") ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. 4) TITLE READ. MIS: STEINFELD/GREENALCH RESOLUTION NO. 12159 APPROVING AND A UTH 0 RIZIN G EXECUTION OF INTERIM EMERGENCY DISPATCHING SERVICES ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. 8. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Consideration of changing election dates to consolidate with the Elementary School District, and possible council action. Vice Mayor Claire presented a review of the issues discussed on March 7, 1994, and advised that in San Mateo County, twelve cities held their elections in November of odd years, six cities held their elections in November of even numbered years, and two cities held their elections in April of even numbered years. Vice Mayor Claire stated that the Redwood City Elementary School District wanted to hold their elections in November of odd numbered years to focus the electorate on local issues and not get lost in the crush of federal and state candidates and measures in even year elections. Vice Mayor Claire stated it made sense to join the School District and provide focus and attention on Redwood City issues. Councilwoman Steinfeld advised that cost should be a strong consideration, and the issue is where do you get the most input from the public at large. Councilwoman Steinfeld stated she believed that the electorate receives and reads more voting related materials during the even year elections. Councilwoman Steinfeld noted that four members of the Council would have to have their terms lengthened or shortened by this action. Vice Mayor Claire stated there was too much material in an even year election that detracted from local issues, and said he believed that even year elections gave an unfair advantage to incumbents. Councilwoman La Berge stated there was a distinct advantage to holding elections in November of odd numbered years because the media would focus on Redwood City issues. Councilwoman La Berge stated that voter apathy was diminishing and there would be a good turnout for local issues in odd numbered year elections. Vice Mayor Claire advised that no matter what the decision regarding changing election dates, the scheduled November 8, 1994 General Municipal Election would take place. MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 189 March 28, 1994 Page 5 -.. ì -..., ¡'.. .-.