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404 Mr. Brandes indicated that he was in favor of Option 1 of the Ballot language, with the change that (b) be replaced by a language that would state that the future of the Ridgelands would be studied By a citizens' committee and then voEed upon by the people of Pleasanton. Ms. Mohr stated that the language should be as shor~ and succinct as possible so it would be easy to understand. Mr. Tarver commented that it should indicate that the City Council sponsored the initiative. It was moved by Mr. Brandes, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, to approve Option 1, as amended, for Section 2 of the resolution for the Council-sponsored Initiative. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer 2~OES: Councilmember Tarver ABSENT: Councilmember Butler ABSTAIN: None It was then moved by Mr. Brandes, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that Section 4 and Section 5 of the proposed resolutions for both initiatives be amended to indicate that the argument and the rebuttal may be signed by up to five people. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Tarver ABSENT: Councilmember Butler ABSTAIN: None Mr. Mercer stated that the SPRC Initiative did not mention anything about the restriction regarding the 300 feet from the public road, which would allow only two houses to be built in the entire 11,500 acres. Mr. Tarver commented that that would be true only until such 2ime as the voters approve a change in the zoning designation. Ms. Mohr pointed out that it would be more difficult for the voters to understand the issues if more language were put in and Zhat the 300 feet restriction and other issues could be addressed in the rebuttal argument. Mr. Mercer indicated that the 200 feet restriction is very important and should be put on the ballot, even if it can be addressed in the rebuttal argument.