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Resolution No. 96-69 Page Two WHEREAS, Section 9285 of the Elections Code sets forth the procedures for rebuttal arguments. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the City Council sponsored initiative proposing that the Pleasanton Municipal Code be mended regarding term limitations for mayor and council be placed on the ballot for the November 5, 1996 Regular Election, a copy of which Initiative Ordinance is attached to this resolution. The measure shall be designated by letter by the Alameda County Registrar. Section 2: The ballot language shall be as follows: "Shall an ordinance be adopted to limit a councilmember to two consecutive terms of four years each and to limit a mayor to four consecutive terms of two years each?" Yes No Section 3: The City Clerk is directed to transmit the initiative to the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis to be placed on the ballot. Section 4: The City Council authorizes arguments for the initiative to be filed by Councilmembers Dennis and Pico and authorizes arguments in opposition to the measure to be filed by Councilmember Karin Mohr. Said argument must be submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m., on August 15, 1996. Section 5: The City Council hereby adopts the procedures set forth in Sections 9285 of the Elections Code regarding submission of rebuttal arguments. Section 6: The City Council hereby requests the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to order this election be conducted by Alameda County on November 5, 1996, in conjunction with the Regular Election being held within the County on that date, with the actual costs for said election to be reimbursed by the City to the County. Section 7: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.