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and density from the Housing Commission; and fiscal issues regarding commercial, office, and _ industrial development from the Economic Vitality Committee. Mr. Rasmussen noted that meetings have been scheduled for all City commissions and the Economic Vitality Committee to discuss their area of responsibility with regard to the General Plan. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Lou Astbury, 1375 Hearst Drive, encouraged the Commission to recommend a moratorium to preserve open space and ridgelines and to protect the agricultural heritage of Pleasanton. Bob Roman, 862 Summit Creek Lane, suggested that a handout be made showing the General Plan Update process to be followed. He added that this flowchart could be put on web to make it accessible to the public. Mr. Rasmussen replied that staff would put one together which would be updated on a regular basis to reflect changes through time. Cindy McGovern, 9206 Longview Drive, suggested that a community survey be conducted on the major topics being addressed in the General Plan. She indicated that drastic changes could occur in Pleasanton, considering that Pleasanton is approaching build-out. She further suggested that the meetings be held with PUSD regarding how economic vitality, land uses, and future growth would affect the General Plan. - John Carroll, 2981 Moreno Avenue, stated that he received the agenda for the meeting in today's mail and inquired if notices could be sent earlier. He also commented that not enough weight was given in the Summary Report to not extending Stoneridge Drive. Jon Harvey, 3790 Smallwood Court, inquired if the community would vote on the General Plan once the Council adopts it. Mr. Swift replied that General Plan amendments are typically approved by the City Council; however, they can be voted on by the public by Initiative or by the Council putting it on the ballot. He cited that in 1996, the Council put the Urban Growth Boundary line and the Housing Cap on the ballot. He explained that these two items cannot be changed except by the vote of the people. Commissioner Sullivan inquired if issues that are put to the ballot can only be changed by a subsequent vote. Mr. Swift replied that it would depend on the wording of the ballot, i.e., whether it indicates that it could be changed by the City Council or by a subsequent vote. Rob Fjerstad, 3769 Smallwood Court, inquired to whom he could send his comments. Mr. Rasmussen replied that comments could be sent it to him. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PLAN UPDATE MINUTES, 2/19/2004 Page 8 of 10