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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS Item 4a Special Municipal Election on June 8, 1999. (SR99:64) Mr. Roush presented the staff report. Mayor Tarver asked if an extension could be granted beyond March 12 for the submission of argument submittals. Peggy Ezidro indicated she would contact the Registrar's office in the morning. Mayor Tarver asked for public testimony. Jack Hovingh, 4250 Muirwood Drive, supported Option 2 for the ballot language. Brian McGuire, 233 Del Valle Court, said the issue is low density. A growth cap was established two years ago. Why is the City so anxious to create large estate size parcels that will encourage projects that stand out and use up enormous amounts of natural resources to sustain the development? He felt the whole situation did not make a lot of sense. Carole Varela, 3858 Mohr Avenue, asked if Council was aware how much a _ special election would cost. She did not understand why Council would allow this to go to a special election when they know the outcome most likely will be in favor of the residents. She said there is a big difference between $35,000 and $70,000. She was concerned what this would cost for the residents. The proponents welcome the opportunity to state how they would like the ballot to read. Ms. Acosta said the difference in the cost is whether the election is consolidated or it has to be a stand-alone. A stand-alone election is dramatically more expensive. There were no further speakers. It was moved by Mr. Pico, seconded by Mayor Tarvet, to adopt Option No. 2~ "Shall Ordinance 1769, conditionally approving the MerrittlDeSilva rezoning and residential development plan on Foothill Road, be adopted?" Ms. Dennis said she initially supported option two, but because of the feedback she received regarding how the signatures were collected and what was said during that process, she was interested in language that was more descriptive to the public regarding the project. She made a substitute motion," Shall Ordinance 1769, which prezones the Merritt property, a low- density in- fill project, in accordance with Pleasanton's General Plan, creates 89 single-family detached units on 46 acres, between the existing Foothill Farms and Foothill Knolls subdivision, provides safety improvements to Foothill Road and provides additional funds for public recreational amenities, be adopted?" She felt the language was still neutral, but would let the public know it is consistent with the General Plan. Pleasanton City Council 3 03/09/99 Special Meeting - Minutes