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21. Recognition of outgoing Commission and Committee members Mayor Thome recognized the following outgoing Commission and Committee members: Civic Arts — Ray Helm, Sarah Nealy, and Olivia Scrivner; Human Services —Allison Boswell and David Nagler; Parks and Recreation — Sophie Brown; Youth—Saira Grewal, Neha Nirkondar and Meghna Sinha. 22. Oath of Office to Incoming Commission and Committee members Mayor Thorne introduced the following incoming Commission and Committee members: Civic Arts — Lucas DeBernardi and Jay Doraiswami; Economic Vitality—Steve Baker; Human Services—Andy Li, Rajesh Parekh, Meera Parikh and Rosiland Wright; Library— Michaela Hertle, Sean Lehman and Ria Vyas; Parks and Recreation - MirArman Abrishamchian, Bryan Bowers and Joanie Fields; Youth — Russell Ambrosiewicz, Arthur Hwang, Taylor Sowers and Michelle Zhou. City Clerk Karen Diaz administered the Oath of Office. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS • 23. A Resolution to placing on the November 3, 2015 ballot an advisory measure regarding the East Pleasanton Specific Plan process; requesting consolidation with the November Election; determination regarding ballot arguments; and establishing various election procedures Councilmember Olson recused himself from the item due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber. Assistant City Attorney Seto presented the staff report. At its meeting of May 19, 2015, a majority of the City Council voted to direct staff to agendize the consideration of placing an advisory measure regarding whether or not to proceed with the East Pleasanton Specific Plan process on the November ballot. The Council also directed a freeze of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process and that the East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force provide a recommendation regarding the specific plan. While the public comment period on the Draft BR remains open, staff and consultants will not proceed any further based on this direction. Tonight the Council is being asked to consider several procedural matters regarding the election, which as an advisory measure would be informational only and not binding. Mayor Thorne stated that some new information has come to light since the last meeting which has likely changed the opinions of some regarding moving forward with a ballot measure. Specifically, as special elections item the measure would cost approximately $500,000 to place on the ballot. He requested a show of hands from those in the audience who would agree that such an expense cannot be justified at this time. He said the message.has been clear from both the Council and public that there is support to pause or halt the EIR and planning process. He suggested that the Council direct staff to return with a resolution halting both processes until there is verification from both the state and Zone 7 that the drought is over, at which point the Council can reengage the community on whether or not to resume the process. He acknowledged that the drought was not the only concern expressed but reminded the public that the time for discussion on issues such as traffic and schools is through the EIR process. He suggested that during this pause, should the Council decide to move in that direction, the landowners and developers think about further outside of the box to identify development opportunities that have a less significant impact on resources. He thought this could include age-restricted housing communities which generally have no impact on schools, less of an impact on peak traffic conditions, increase local spending and would still set something aside for future housing needs allocations. Vice Mayor Brown noted that this was presented at the last meeting as Option 3. She asked if tonight's agenda item is broad enough to allow the Council to select that option now. Ms. Seto explained that tonight's agenda item relates to the consideration of a resolution calling for an election. She advised that in order to ensure the appropriate public notice and participation, staff would need to agendize and notice consideration of the types of resolutions considered at the last meeting. City Manager Fialho asked that, should the Council wish to move in that direction, they provide some guidance as to what exactly the resolution should state. Vice Mayor Brown asked if continuing the discussion to the June 16, 2015 meeting would preclude the Council from ultimately electing to place this on the November ballot. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 15 June 2,2015