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MOTION: It was m/s by Olson/Thorne to call a special consolidated election for June 7, 2016. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Olson, Narum, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Pentin The next matter under consideration would be draft the ballot measure language. Assistant City Attorney Seto stated there were four options brought up in the report and modifications could be made as the deliberation took place. Discussion ensued among the Council with various edits made to the draft measure. Topics included keeping the measure language clear and neutral, including the word "Southeast," the type of project, and whether to include the other public benefits involved as part of the project. The languaged settled on by all parties was as follows, "Shall the Lund Ranch project in Southeast Pleasanton, which consists of 43 single family homes on approximately 17 acres, and 174 acres for permanent public open space, and two miles of public trails, be approved." MOTION: It was m/s by Olson /Narum to approve the ballot measure language as follows, "Shall the Lund Ranch project in Southeast Pleasanton, which consists of 43 single family homes on approximately 17 acres, and 174 acres for permanent public open space, and two miles of public trails, be approved." Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Olson, Narum, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmember Brown Absent: Councilmember Pentin The next matter under consideration would be to determine who will write the arguments and rebuttals. Discussion ensued among staff and the Council as to the allowable authors. Assistant City Attorney Seto stated that Councilmember Pentin can participate in the argument and rebuttal process, even though he recused himself due to a perceived conflict of interest. City Manager Fialho stated that Councilmembers are not bound to sign the arguments and rebuttals even though they help to draft them. MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne /Narum to have Mayor Thorne, Councilmember Narum, and Steering Committee author the direct argument; Councilmember Olson and Councilmember Pentin author the rebuttal to the argument against the ballot measure; Councilmember Brown and the referendum proponents will author the argument against the ballot measure and the rebuttal to the direct argument for the ballot measure. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Olson, Narum, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Pentin The next matter under consideration would be to adopt the resolutions calling the election in June, consolidating with the County, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. In response to Councilmember Brown, Assistant City Attorney Seto clarified that she would work with the Interim City Attorney to draft the impartial analysis. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown /Narum to to adopt the resolutions calling the election in June, consolidating with the County, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. Motion passed by the following vote: City Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 March 1, 2016