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Mayor Tarver indicated his recommendation is for one committee made up of 19 members. He believed that a larger single committee, with a mix of representatives, would be a better group. If the Council wanted two smaller groups as originally advertised, it would need to readvertise. Ms. Michelotti said there are additional people who did not get appointed to either section. Would he entertain going back to the group asking if there was anyone interested in switching from commercial to residential? Mayor Tarver said the residential members are supposed to be residents and the commercial members are ones who own property in the downtown area. There was not a lot of residential interest in the committee. He encouraged everyone who did not get selected to participate in other ways. Ms. Michelotti asked about option two. Mayor Tarver said option two would increase the number to twenty-four. Mayor Tarver asked for public testimony. Cliff Waiters, 2666 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, representing the Pacific Locomotive Association (PLA) asked if one of its members could be added to the Committee. He named other community groups the PLA is involved in. He mentioned the Niles Canyon Task Force that the City of Pleasanton has been asked to join for the coordination and funding of transportation and recreation projects in Niles Canyon. He said the PLA can make an important contribution to the Downtown Specific Plan as the train plays an integral part in the overall plan. Gerry Dewees, 1748 Beachwood Way, said he loves the downtown area. Through wise planning and careful execution the City has been able to maintain a quiet country downtown atmosphere. He would like to be a part of the task force to help keep Pleasanton economically viable yet continue to have a peaceful, quiet country atmosphere. He felt he had a lot to offer and Pleasanton had a lot to gain. Gary Fletcher, 4042 Muirwood, corrected the staff report to read: Thomas Layer should be Thomas Archer and Michael Osterman should be Michael Hosterman. He asked why William Struthers was not listed trader the nineteen member committee. If Council decides on Alternative No. 2, the people listed as No. 4, 5, and 6 may not want to participate on the Commercial Committee. He said if the item needs to be readvertised it might be wise to direct mail to those in a specific district to see if someone is interested. There is a distinct difference between the Downtown Association and the makeup of various Pleasanton Downtown Association Committees. There are at-large people participating on the various Pleasanton Downtown Association committee's. The distinction is important because there are people who feel that Pleasanton residents shotrid not be allowed to participate on any committees unless they Pleasanton City Council 28 05/18/99 Minutes