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Mr. Fialho said the discussion would be best folded into the Housing Element process, at which time the City will perform a number of rezonings. He cautioned that there are down zoning consequences associated with the action and staff would need to meet and consult with stakeholders. Mayor Hosterman voiced her support. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio also voiced her support for such a discussion. She said she has heard comments about the site ranging from public and institutional to low-density residential and that there are other viewpoints out there to be considered. Councilmembers McGovern and Thorne also voiced their support for further discussion. Councilmember McGovern stated there has been some discussion about bifurcating the City into two different County Supervisor districts. She requested that the Council issue a letter to the County Supervisor's office strong objecting to any further consideration. The Council offered its support. City Manager Fialho advised the Council to also consider issuing a letter to the California Redistricting Commission requesting that the Tri-Valley be identified as a region of significance for the purpose of recognition as one Senate and one Assembly district. The Council offered its support. COUNCIL REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m to the following workshop. WORKSHOP 1. Presentation of the 2011/12FY-2012/I3FY Two Year Operating Budget Summary Director of Finance Wagner presented the Two Year Operating Budget, concentrating on the General and Enterprise Funds. Together the two funds represent approximately 62%, or $125 million, of the $190 million Operating Budget for the two years. The remaining $65 million is spread across the Internal Service, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Trust Funds. General Fund revenues, which were at the all time high in 2008 and conversely reduced to the all time low in 2009/10, are now gradually returning to the 2007/08 level. Revenues are primarily comprised of taxes (84%) including Property, Sales, Hotel/Motel, and Business License. The remaining 16% is generated from Community Services, Development Services, Interfund Charges, and Franchise Fees. Ms. Wagner stated that Property Tax revenues are projected to remain flat in 2011/12 and then grow 2% in 2012/13, as allowed under Proposition 13. Sales Tax revenues are projected to grow 5% annually over the next two fiscal years, primarily due to a 16% increase in fuel sales, 8% increase in auto sales, 6.5% increase in business and industry, 3.5% increase in restaurant sales, and 3.5% increase in general consumer goods. She noted that 25% of Pleasanton's Sales Tax revenues stem from business to business sales. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 May 17,2011