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costs of placing the matter on a June ballot versus placing it on the November ballot and asked Council to not waste taxpayer money. Don Maday, 4000 Pimlico Dr., Pleasanton, spoke regarding the Citizens for Planned Growth, on Johnson Drive Economic Zone Initiative noting that the City's plans do not mitigate traffic issues and that exits at Stoneridge and 1-680 are dangerous. He addressed negative impacts of adding a large box retailer with fuel on existing businesses. He requested that Council support putting the measure on the November ballot and let the citizens of Pleasanton decide this issue. Josh Hanna reported collecting many signatures regarding a big box store on Johnson Drive. He thanked citizens for signing his petition. He commented on the importance of honor and dignity and respect for others' opinions and hoped for a peaceful election process. Carrie Cox thanked citizens who signed the Citizens for Planned Growth petition and urged Council to move forward so that the issue can be decided. She reported that the City failed to submit 756 signatures to the County Registrar and hoped that they will be submitted to the Registrar of Voters. Additionally, she urged Council to place the matter on the November ballot. Rose Mary Young and Ann King, 3441 Streamside Circle, #306, Pleasanton, spoke regarding the Feed Tri-valley Summer Food Drive. They addressed low food levels in the Tri-Valley and collecting food during the summer months. Additionally, they asked that the public "think locally and give locally". They provided details regarding the campaign which, starts in July, and asked the community to donate canned and dry foods between July 18th and July 31st. Barrels will be placed in different locations throughout the Tri-Valley for people to donate. Julie Testa commented on a previous discussion regarding a Demographers Report and expressed concerns regarding school overcrowding. She questioned the accuracy of the report in terms of future enrollment, noted that through the years declining enrollment has been projected, but never happened. and stated that enrollment will dramatically increase in the future. She addressed the need for additional schools and stated there needs to be a discussion in terms of the City's and the School District's priorities. Bill Wheeler, Owner of Black Tie Transportation, 7080 Commerce Drive, Pleasanton, addressed the citizen's petition regarding the big box store on Johnson Drive and the importance of allowing the citizens to decide the matter. He hoped that the City will heed the will of the people by acting positively and in a speedy manner and place the matter on the November ballot. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 13. Presentation by Stopwaste on proposed expansion of Reusable Bag Ordinance Meri Soli Senior Program Manager, Stopwaste, provided a presentation regarding a proposed expansion of the City's Reusable Bag Ordinance. She addressed the current and successful County- wide ordinance including information on the company, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, background, stores affected by the existing ordinance, implementation of the current ordinance, outreach campaign to stores and the general public, reasons for the ordinance, effectiveness of the ordinance, potentially affected stores, expansion potential. rationale for expansion. directives, a summary of the ordinance amendments and the proposed timeframe for its adoption. Ms. Soil provided information regarding SB 270 and reported that it will not affect the ordinance as it will be in effect prior to it being implemented. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 June 21, 2016