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has ever made. He encouraged those who have not already done so to share their perspectives with the Council or staff. Councilmember Sullivan concurred, said there is still more input he would like to receive, and encouraged those watching at home to contact the Council by email or phone. Councilmember McGovern read from the Pleasanton Residential Build -out Initiative, which states that "in order to further the principles described in Finding C, the residential building policies in this initiative are based on a realistic assessment of Pleasanton's ability to extend services such as sewer and water, and is designed to protect environmentally sensitive areas such as the ridge lands and southeast hills." She said that whatever course the Council chooses in resolving this litigation and instituting alternative growth management strategies, the impacts on infrastructure and service requirements must be considered and the public's goal to effectively provide these things in perpetuity must be remembered. She and the Mayor are actively discussing the issues with the petitioners and are bringing those back to the Council to hopefully reach some understanding on both sides. She assured the public that the City is reserving its right to litigate further, should those talks break down or not bear fruit. She stressed her desire for the Hacienda Task Force to have an opportunity to do its job well and to create a community with parks, plazas, and a lifestyle which residents would truly enjoy rather than just 5 story high- density housing. She said the issue of "by right" is difficult for her, that it endangers many of the goals set forth by this Council and the community, and it is for that reason she wants the task force to be able to complete its process. Mayor Hosterman thanked staff for working so diligently to help the Council and public understand the issues and Mr. Brown for all of his involvement. She thanked the public for sharing their opinions and for thoughtfully sharing their vision of how the City's quality of life is safeguarded. The Council will vigorously pursue a resolution which brings the City into compliance while safeguarding those interests, just as it has defended the housing cap. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember McGovern reported that LAVTA Wheels is seeking applications for its Accessibility Advisory Committee member and alternates to represent the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton, Alameda County, and Social /Human Services Agency. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Sullivan reported that the Tri- Valley Transportation Council (TVTC) at its most recent meeting approved an interim funding plan for several projects including the I- 580 /Foothill Road interchange, HOV lanes on 1 -580, part of SR -84 widening between Ruby Hills and Jack London, and an allocation for the 2011 -2012 project study report for the southern portion of SR- 84 near 1 -680, which a condition that project funding would not be approved without a signed MOU between the Tri Valley jurisdictions concerning the regional arteriole extensions, including Stoneridge Drive. He thought the condition was unprecedented and objected but it passed nonetheless. Councilmember McGovern requested discussion as a Council and asked if a letter could be issued to TVTC discussing the unprecedented nature of this decision. She said it is bad business and that the TVTC needs to keep commute needs in mind when allocating funding. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 April 20, 2010