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disagree with the product and the hard work of those who have panicipatod in order to discredit <br />the product and its results. Representative government and democratic principles are being <br />subverted and he intends to do everything in his power to see that the process is fair, open and <br />gives every opportunity for input. Whether the citizens agree or disagree with the decisions <br />ultimately made will be decided in the November election and the direction of Pleasanton politics <br />over the next two years. He strongly urged the residents to study the issues and make their <br />decisions accordingly. He is comfortable that the citizens will be prepared to make a decision. <br />He intends to conclude this process by August 7 so Council can concentrate its attention on the <br />San Francisco Water Department property, the study and development of a municipal golf <br />course, the revision of growth management and finding a solution to the sewer expansion. <br />Council has too many issues of major importance to the city for it to spend more than three <br />years on the General Plan update. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked if there was any way, other than a majority of Council, for any <br />Councilmember to exercise the right to continue the matter. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush indicated that under the Council rules there was not. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked what was the deadline for submitting the initiatives to the Registrar of <br />Voters. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush indicated it was August 9. The ballot arguments can be received on August <br />16. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked if Council acts on the initiatives on August 6 or 7, does that provide <br />adequate time for drafting arguments and complying with the deadline. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush indicated yes. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked if there were anything short of natural disaster that would prevent <br />Council from acting on the final issues of the General Plan on the 6th or 7th. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush stated there is always the possibility that a lawsuit could be filed in an attempt <br />to enjoin Council from meeting, but there is not much chance that such an order would be <br />granted. It is theoretically possible, although highly unlikely. <br /> <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmember Pico and Mayor Tarver <br />NOES: Councilmember Dennis <br />ABSENT: Councilmembers Michelotti and Mohr <br />ABSTAIN: None <br /> <br />07/26/96 <br /> -3- <br /> <br /> <br />