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that the Sierra Club should file a letter of intent in the newspaper and then prepare petitions, which the Sierra Club will do post haste. But it is still unclear if the initiative will be presented to the entire County or to just the residents of Zone 7. She asked for the City's assistance and support if it becomes necessary to secure a judicial determination as to who will vote on the initiative. Debra Barker, 5018 Blackbird Way, asked if Council would consider putting a voter controlled annual growth rate at 350 per year on the March ballot. She felt it was an important measure. She said there is not enough schools to house the existing students. This measure would help the City catch up with its backlog at the current growth rate. On another note, she asked if the construction schedule for the new middle school could ensure its opening by the year 2000. She understood the City was considering doing a survey and asked if the questions could be put on the ballot therefore saving the money that would be spent on the survey. If not, she suggested putting the questions for the survey on the water bills. Finally, she was concerned with the answers Councilmembers Dennis and Michelotti gave regarding reverse osmosis at a candidates' forum. She felt Councilmembers Dennis and Michelotti believed it was just a matter of educating the public and then they would accept the procedure. She said she would never accept the injection of sewage into the groundwater and hoped that others would also commit to their beliefs. Ms. Ayala asked if she had read the School Impact Fee report. Ms. Barker said she participates on the School Board Strategic Team and had read the report. The report originally indicated the middle school was to be built in 1998. Ms. Ayala asked if she was familiar with the demographics report. Ms. Barker said yes. Ms. Ayala asked if she was aware of the upcoming joint meeting. Ms. Barker said yes. Ms. Michelotti invited the public to watch Channel 30 to listen to Councilmember Dennis' and her answers at the candidates' forum regarding the reverse osmosis project. She indicated that Ms. Barker was incorrect in her statement. Ms. Barker asked if she was firm in her belief about using RO water. She wanted to know if her elected officials were going to protect her water supply. Ms. Michelotti said she was not here to debate Ms. Barker. She felt her answer was evident from the meeting held on the topic. Pleasanton City Council 7 10/20/98 Minutes