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It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to adopt the ballot language as "Shall Ordinance No. 1769, which in accordance with the Pleasanton General Plan prczoned the Merritt property to low density residential and conditionally approve a development plan of 89 single family homes on 46 acres, be adopted?" The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Dennis, and Michelotti. NOES: Councilmember Pico and Mayor Tarvet. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Pico felt the language was too long and would confuse the community. Mayor Tarver liked option number two. He felt adding to the wording was trying to put in the Council's opinion. Item 4c Report on Zone 7 water supply planning draft program environmental impact report. (SR99:50) Randall Lum presented the staff report. Jim O'Toole, Environmental Science Associates, 315 Washington Street, Suite 102, Oakland, presented the Program Environmental Impact Report drafted for Zone 7. He used slides to describe each alternative in great length. He mentioned the public hearing for the project is tomorrow where Zone 7 will be considering the proposed project and alternatives. The alternatives have both cost and environmental ramifications. He said the EIR is examining the various alternatives. Mr. Pico asked what level of residential growth reduction would have to occur by the year 2010 in order to provide for the continued peak agriculture water demand and not result in a reduction of the Del Valle Reservoir to a point where it can no longer provide for recreational functions during the summer months. He understood that Zone 7 could not recommend growth alternatives, but could Zone 7 recommend how much reduction in growth would be required in order to meet the peak agricultural demand and not effect the Del Valle Reservoir? Mr. O'Toole said Zone 7 as a water agency does not make land use decisions but did do a water demand analysis in the environmental report. He said developing a report stating that a certain number of residents would signal Zone 7 to purchase the future contractor's share and result in a draw down impact is a difficult number to quantify. In terms of Zone 7 demands through the year 2010, approximately 20,000-acre feet will be required. Zone 7 has identified the necessity to purchase a future contractor' s share to meet the demand. Mr. Pico asked if any reduction in growth could have an impact on the future holdings. Pleasanton City Council 13 03/09/99 Special Meeting - Minutes