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Mayor Tarver said on March 3 Council will address cut through traffic issues. There was no further public testimony. Ms. Dennis agreed with rescinding the ordinance and pursuing an east side specific plan. She felt it should be discussed at a separate meeting, to allow the public to comment. It was moved by Ms. Dennis, and seconded by Ms. Michelotti, to rescind Ordinance No. 1731. Ms. Ayala agreed with Ms. Dennis, but felt it was important that all councilmembers agree to rescind the ordinance. She agreed that if the traffic is corrected in one area, a problem is created in another area. She mentioned if the ordinance were to be on the ballot it would cost the city approximately $24,000. Mr. Pico said the referendum proponents have given the city an outline which listed their requests. He understood the proponents wanted either the ordinance on the ballot in June or a commitment from the city to prepare an east side specific plan study. He asked if Council had the ability to establish an east side specific plan tonight and if not, to put it on the next agenda. Then in conjunction with the action that would establish the east side specific plan study, take action to rescind the ordinance. He said the citizens have told Council what it is they want and Council should respect their wishes. Mayor Tarver felt to rescind the ordinance was appropriate. His intention was to set up an east side specific plan study process, but to refer it to the Planning Commission for its recommendation before the Council took any action. He would like to rescind the ordinance because the people have clearly stated what they want. He did not want to put it on the ballot. He supported initiating a comprehensive study of the east side. He understood the requests of the petitioners but was not prepared to choose option one or two tonight. He asked legal counsel how long Council had before it had to take action after certification of the signatures? Mr. Roush said the Elections Code did not state any particular time although action should be done within a reasonable amount of time. If Council wanted to defer its decision until the next meeting, it could do so. Mayor Tarver understood the proponents wanted the Council to support an east side specific plan study. He wanted to know if there would be enough time to allow the Planning Commission to comment and bring back recommendations to Council before making a decision on whether to rescind the ordinance or not? Mr. Roush said there was not enough time for the Planning Commission to prepare comments before the February 17 or March 3 Council meeting. Pleasanton City Council 02/03/98 Minutes 5