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to send a message to the Council by voting "no" on Measure K. The public can visit savepleasantonhillsides.com to obtain further information. Allen Roberts would like to correction misconceptions. Several Council members stated that the referendum barely qualified for the vote. He recently spoke to the City Clerk who confirmed that the Registrar of Voters stopped verifying signatures on the submitted petition once the requisite number of signatures was obtained. He purported there was a large margin of uncounted signatures which were in support of the measure. Several speakers on June 5th stated that the developer modified the proposed conditions of approval in order to construct a road in the site's open space. Also, several lots will infringe on the open space. This seems contradictory as the "Yes" campaign is supporting the preservation of open space. The proposed project violates its own conditions of approval by building and grading a road and building lots in areas specifically designated as open space. He hopes the community will educate itself on this matter, the violation of Measure PP, and the bad precedent it sets for Pleasanton. Please vote "no" on Measure K. Carrie Cox commented that the April 12, 2016 meeting on the Costco project on Johnson Drive was encouraging, in particular Bill Wheeler's initiative efforts to allow the voters a say on whether Costco should come to Pleasanton. They feel the City should pause and consider that many residents do not want Costco. There was misinformation given by staff which contradicted the SEIR. They will analyze each of the points in the audio. She referred to points which were in their favor including the funding of the infrastructure ($5 million plus $6 million in borrowing for 30-40 years), lack of approval by CalTrans, no answer to concessions being negotiated even though Costco has signed a lease, no analysis of break-even, and the City's existing surplus. She referred to seemingly contradictory remarks made by Councilmembers. She believes the comments are a gift from the City Council. Bill Wheeler, owner of Black Tie Transportation, thanked the City Council for the workshop. The interpretation of the Pleasanton Weekly was different than what other people perceived. They failed to reflect that thirty people were in opposition to the proposed Costco. The questions at the workshop were good, but he was concerned they may have confused the public. He expressed concerns with an opposing ballot initiative for November. His initiative would open the way for several big box stores of less than 50,000 square feet, and it would still accommodate a hotel and movie theatres. Something new and unique can be created that will develop jobs and drive the economy. They are currently in the process of gathering signatures for their ballot measure and for more information the public can visit www.citizensforplannedgrowth.com. Bill Lincoln lives in Sycamore Heights, and noted that the June 7th ballot including Measure K was a grassroots citizen effort. In a period of 26 days there was a collection over 6,000 signatures to reject the Council's decision despite the Lund ranch developer's efforts to stop the referendum petition. The three options provided to the Council at the time the referendum certification was presented were stated. He did not support three Council members decision to put the Lund Ranch measure on the ballot. The Council will expend $300,000 or more in funds for the election. The Council majority is pro-growth despite negative impacts. He encouraged the public to vote "no" on Measure K. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 19. Public Hearing to consider Fiscal Year 2016-17: (a) Allocations for Housing and Human Services Grant and Community Grant Program Funds (b) Annual Action Plan for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds City Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 April 19, 2016