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approval of the New Cities project. Mr. Spotomo, whose property is one of the links in the bypass road, is reluctant to annex without an agreement in hand. He thanked Council and staff for the help on this project, and urged Council to live up to its promises and commitments and approve the golf course PUD, the Agricultural policy and the MOU with the landowners. He asked Council to act on these issues, so the residents will know what they are voting on if the annexation question goes to election. Chilli Barlow, 6723 Alisal Street, read a statement from Tom Smith, 1070 Happy Valley Road, who is out of town, which requested a continuance of the decision on annexation in order to further review the developers' proposal. Speaking on her own behalf, she is disappointed at how long this has taken. She did not find much advantage to annexation at this time. Bud Barlow, 6723 Alisal Street, indicated he had sent a protest because of the cost of the utilities and no guarantee of the bypass road. The new information may cause him to change his mind. If he has a chance to evaluate the proposal, he may withdraw his protest. This could mean that the annexation could proceed faster than having to wait until November for an election. Mr. Barlow asked if there would be a benefit district. Mr. Lum said no. Maurice Cook, 6443 Alisal Street, inquired about any change in the property tax structure; whether the City would allow him to keep his animals. He wanted assurances in writing. Dave Iremonger indicated the tax rate structure would be the same and there is no effect on Prop. 13 status. Mr. Rasmussen said the Agriculture policy would maintain the same standards that now apply to the area under Alameda County regulations. Mr. Lum said under the current proposal, each property owner would pay for their on-site costs, connection fees, laterals, and abandoning their existing systems, and a prorata share of the public water and sewer mains. Under the New Cities proposal, the homeowners' share of the public water and sewer mains would be paid for, but the individual property owners would still pay on-site costs of connection fees and laterals, or about $20,000. However, them is no requirement for homeowners to hook up to the water and sewer. Ms. Michelotti asked if the previous programs for deferred payment, etc. are still in place. Mr. Lum said if the New Cities proposal is accepted, there is some question whether ·. those programs would be necessary. Staff would have to see what the needs were. Pleasanton City Council 6 07/29/99 Special Meeting