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353 interested in investing money in the revitalization of downtown. Once the streets, sewers, and other improvements are put in place there is still work that need to be done downtown and that will be with private money. This promotional money is needed to find the kinds of investors who will invest in the downtown. He felt it is appropriate to separate the Specific Plan from the redevelopment plan; they are two separate things. The Planning Commission approved the Specific Plan but turned down the redevelopment plan. However, it is difficult to have a Specific Plan without the means to fund it. The redevelopment plan can be the funding mechanism to pay for things that should be done. He felt the time has passed for an undercrossing at Santa Rita Road. He did not think the Del Valle Parkway should have ever been in the plan because it does involve relocation of homes and is too controverial for this plan. He felt the Sunol Boulevard extension should be taken out of the plan in order to get to the $33 million total project funding. He stated maybe there should be additional life to the plan in order to consider the Sunol Boulevard extension later on. He felt enhancements should be looked at, especially in light of the Earthquate Safety Statute, and implement something into the plan that would allow the lending of money to downtown property owners to fix up their property. A consultant's survey was done a couple of years ago and to get a revitalized downtown there needs to be restaurants, theaters, and things like that. It is hard to do that with the present sewer connection fee in Pleasanton for a restaurant. The redevelopment plan would be a perfect way to fund or lend money or encourage that kind of investment in the downtown. Councilmember Brandes asked if enhancements as suggested need to be included in the plan at this time or can they be added later on. Staff advised that the plan is an enabling ordinance and would enable the Community Development Agency to exercise any of the powers that are contained in the Community Redevelopment law except those which are specifically prohibited. So, things can be added later on. Vice Mayor Butler stated that if there is a specific item Council felt should be included, it should be done at this time so there would not be any question later on. Councilmember Brandes stated the $33 million dollars referred to only to the property tax increment and does not include the sales tax increment. Mr. Fernandez stated that Stanley Business Park is in the redevelopment area but there are no projects included. Property is being developed there and would be a perfect place for CDA money. Councilmember Brandes stated it has been considered and part of the problem is that it is not meant to be at the inception of something that is going to take place over many years. If that is included within the redevelopment boundaries that certainly is an option that is open. Councilmember Tarver stated concerning the way Prop 4 limits are determined, it is his understanding that if this plan is 12-6-88