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Ms. Ayala appreciated what has been going on and hoped Zone 7 will be responsive. She also hoped the citizens will begin going to the Zone 7 meetings. Mr. Marchand said he has been talking to the citizens through this whole process. Two years ago a staff member indicated that the City of Livermore supported Zone 7 supplying water to Dougherty Valley. He did not hear from the City of Livermore until the night of Zone 7's vote on Dougherty Valley, where the City opposed it. So the question in the newspaper asking where were you two years ago, was directed at the City of Livermore. Ms. Dennis was convinced that Zone 7 felt Dougherty Valley was good for the system and would not have an adverse impact on current residents. She hoped Zone 7 would consider putting this before the people for a vote. Mr. Marchand said when this issue was considered two years ago, the Board voted not to go to a vote of the people. Throughout the process though, guidelines have been put in that an election will be held for a significant expansion. Mayor Tarver said the fundamental difference is if the City can agree or make a compromise to say the agreement is good enough. He said the version of the agreement by Zone 7 states, "unless the Board. in its deliberations makes a finding of exception that such service extension would not adversely impact existing customers." He understood that Zone 7 believed its deliberations made that finding as it relates to the Dougherty Valley and that four of the Board members chose not to put this before a vote of the people. Therefore he had concerns with the word "unless" used in the language. He wanted Zone 7 to explain again the Board's position as to why it felt the word "unless it makes a finding" in its deliberations. Mr. Marchand said putting this issue to the vote of the people had never been considered by the Board. The power of the Board was granted by the electorate. Mayor Tarver understood there were not four votes to put this on the ballot. Mr. Marchand said this has never been considered by Zone 7, but now Zone 7 is behind having an election. Ms. Michelotti said the negotiations were for future expansions. She thanked Mr. Marchand for coming here this evening. She was glad that Zone 7 had agreed that with future expansions it would go to a vote. She felt this was a step in the right direction. She talked about the Arroyo and that she wanted to make those that cause the problem responsible for the solution. Mr. Marchand said a task force has been set up to look at the impacts and to come up with possible solutions. Pleasanton City Council 7 03/31/98 Minutes