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Councilmember Sullivan asked and Ms. Stern confirmed that a significant portion of the plan area is situated outside the existing urban growth boundary. Ms. Stern clarified that not all of this land is developable and demonstrated this on the map. Councilmember Sullivan referred to the staff report, which mentions reevaluating the urban growth boundary. He noted that the General Plan discusses minor boundary adjustments but in general, it cannot be changed without a vote of the people. Ms. Stern explained that one of the General Plan provisions discusses reevaluating the boundary at the time that comprehensive land use designation changes are contemplated for this area in particular. As part of the process, the boundary will be evaluated and the determination made as to whether the matter requires a vote of the public. Ms. Stern continued her presentation, stating that the study will look at land use, development capacity, density, and reevaluation of the urban growth boundary; define vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, including design for the extension of El Charro Road; plan for the extension of utilities; and create a funding mechanism for the infrastructure required to support the planned development. Staff is recommending the City Council approve the formation of a 13-member ad hoc East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force comprised of 2 Planning Commissioners, 1 Housing Commissioner, 1 Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 2 Major Property Owners (1-each from Kiewit and Legacy), 1 Zone 7 Water Agency representative, 6 Neighborhood Representatives (1-each from each of the following, Ironwood; The Village at Ironwood (Active Adult Community), Autumn Glen/Heritage Valley; Danbury Park; Stoneridge Park; and Mohr/Martin). Staff also proposes open meetings to encourage the same kind of communication achieved in more recent task force efforts, periodic larger community meetings, meetings with the Council and various commissions, and stakeholder meetings. Staff hopes to begin recruitment immediately and return to the Council in June or July for confirmation of the task force participants before receiving authorization for a number of consultant contracts for the related environmental analysis, engineering and circulation studies. Staff would begin with plan preparations shortly thereafter, which is expected to be an approximately 18-month process. Mayor Hosterman opened the item for public comment. Patrick Costanzo, Jr., Kiewit Infrastructure Company, requested the Council's support for the staff recommendation. He said he read the report, is excited to begin the process, and is prepared to commit the resources to work with the Council and community in creating a comprehensive plan that will be of wonderful benefit to the Pleasanton community. Carmen Rivera-Hendricksen asked whether the disabled community would have representation on the task force. Ms. Stern could not say for certain, but noted the possibility that they could fit into one of the key groups already identified. Laurie Fehlberg, Dahlin Group Architecture and Planning, said she is both a Pleasanton resident and business owner. She commended the city for undertaking this comprehensive planning process that is so critical to thoughtful community growth and said she looked forward to participating. Mayor Hosterman closed public comment. Councilmember Sullivan said the Council discussed the issue of Auf Der Maur's participation, which may go beyond basic traffic fees, in the funding for El Charro Road during the recent rezonings and City Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 May 15, 2012