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Councilmember because they already have full lives and do not have the time to determine what is best for the City of Pleasanton. The CAPP Initiative has many surprises for the citizens and the citizens don't know how much work it takes to make decisions. This is more than a growth or no growth issue. Pat Murray, 4470 Mirador Drive, expressed her concems about the impacts of possible Y2K problems affecting lights, heat, and telephone. She asked if the City was prepared with extra food and water and task forces to respond to emergencies. She was especially concerned about the senior citizens and their possible isolation and disorientation if the power fails. She said PG&E and the telephone company do not have much information on their websites. She urged Council to adopt a plan of action and make it available to citizens. Mr. Bocian indicated the City staff has been working on this for some time. A community workshop is scheduled for September 23, 1999, 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. There will be representatives from City staff, PG&E, Pacific Bell, Zone 7, DSRSD, Alameda County, and the Police Department. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide information to the public and answer any questions. A regional meeting was held on a staff level to coordinate information and issues. The City also has a detailed Emergency Preparedness Plan. The reason for waiting to have the workshop was to make certain the most accurate information could be provided to the citizens. He encouraged citizens to attend the meeting and indicated a significant amount of advertising will be done to announce the meeting. The meeting will be televised. Ms. Murray indicated the senior citizens will not be able to come to this meeting and she wanted to be certain measures are being taken to care for them. Mr. Bocian indicated that Ridge View Commons and Kottinger Place are two of the largest senior projects and staff has been working closely with the projects and are considering installation of backup generators for power. In addition, contacts are being made with the seniors individually. Mr. Tarver suggested that after the workshop on September 23, that staff makes a presentation at a Council meeting to relate what happened and make recommendations for preparation of the community. Tim Harvey, 4749 Mason Street, expressed concem about what Brian McGuire and other Vineyard Corridor property owners have gone through in relation to the CAPP Initiative. He felt that the City was wrong in its treatment of them and was concerned about the rights of property owners. He felt this was a constructive taking by the City and would cost the taxpayers more than this matter is worth. The Vineyard property owners are not large developers and have cooperated with the City. He felt the City should leave the small property owners alone. Pleasanton City Council 6 09/07/99 Meeting