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22 Judith Bettencourt, 2918 Kilkare Road, Sunol, reminded the Council that when the Ridgelands Committee first started, it was before the vote on Measure M and all work had begun before Measure M. She served on the Residential Committee and was very frustrated because things that should have been considered were not. They were told that it was out of their jurisdiction or guidelines. Regardless of the outcome of Measure K, the Council would still have the problem that a portion of the land is within the City boundaries of Hayward. Frank Lehne, 5466 Foothill Road, spoke in opposition to participating in a Joint Powers Agreement. He felt that Council should follow through with the original plan so that Pleasanton could continue to control that land. Pat Stillman, 2934 Kilkare Road, Sunol, stated that if Measure K were to pass, it would destroy the park. She indicated that Council had the choice and urged it to make the right choice. Jocelyn Combs, East Bay Regional Park District, Board of Directors, 4443 Second Street, commented that she was the person who had suggested a JPA at the Status Quo Sub-Committee and that it was never discussed by the full Committee. She also suggested it to the Executive Committee and was told that it could not be discussed there either because it was not part of the Majority Report that was presented by the full Committee. She said that this was not a property rights issue. She pointed out that Pleasanton had no jurisdiction in the Ridgelands even with a Sphere of Influence. Melanie MacGregor, 6546 Arlington Drive, asked that neither Measure M nor property rights be ignored. Regardless of the decision this evening, Measure K remained on the ballot and property rights remain at status quo. Beginning exploration of the JPA would not taint the election but it would provide the leadership that the citizens deserve by placing their trust in the Council. Harvey Scudder, 7409 Hansen Drive, Dublin, Prof. Microbiology, Emer., spoke in favor of preserving the Ridge and open space. He expressed his concern about ruining this land. He explained the damages done in other areas after development occurred on open space. He asked that Council consider not making a short-term decision. Dagmar Fulton, 4019 Peregrine Way, took exception to those people who claim they were speaking as a citizen and then other times as an official. She felt that an official should not speak as a citizen. She found it difficult to listen to others' opinions as to what is good for Pleasanton. 5/5/92 22