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project can't be approved, then we need to know that. No one will know that unless the entire town can vote on the issue. The developer did not start the process, but now that it is in progress, the entire city should vote on the project. He indicated that if Council rescinds the ordinance, the developer will take action to get it on the ballot through the initiative procedures. Mr. Inderbitzen did now know of any statutes that compels the Council to act "without delay" to meet its mandatory obligation under Section 4055 to either rescind the ordinance or put it on the ballot, however the entire Elections Code that this section appears in is based on timeliness. To paraphrase another great speaker "Justice delayed is justice denied." This ordinance has been suspended as a result of the referendum which has an impact on the property owner. He is willing to seek court action to compel Council to take action, but feels that would be a travesty. This Council should not have to be compelled to do things by a court. Council has an affirmative duty by statute to act. Finally, he totally agreed with Ms. Michelotti. He believed she had recognition of the responsibilities of the office of Councilmember which he wished were more widely accepted. It seems to make the Council election a one issue election is not appropriate. The responsibilities of the Council go far beyond one issue. Mr. Tarver inquired if Mr. Inderbitzen would prefer an election in June or could he wait until November to save the City some money. Mr. Inderbitzen indicated there was no preference for the date. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira Drive, indicated his belief that the purpose of the Council is to represent the citizens of Pleasanton. It is not to represent the whole region. The Kottinger Hills project is probably going to be a major issue in the election. He felt that 4,300 people signed the petition and their wishes are clear. Lori Hollister, 1249 Concord Street, concurred with Mr. Inderbitzen that this issue needs to go to a vote of the people. As one person who spent a lot of time and effort into the referendum process, she believes that a project of this magnitude needs to be voted on by all of the people in Pleasanton and not simply decided by the City Council. She indicated if her group were wrong and the majority of people in Pleasanton want the project, then they will live with it. She reiterated that the voters should have an opportunity to vote on this item. Ms. Scribner indicated that the Council acts as a whole body and a decision was made to approve this pro~ect. There was a 1/5/93 23