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443 second meeting in January to give the Chamber and other interested parties time to review the proposal. Mr. Jack Hovingh, 4250 Muirwood Drive, asked how will Council discriminate between restaurants in the downtown area, i.e., McDonald's, Burger King, etc., vs. first class restaurants; how will staff insure that first class restaurants are the ones the City will get downtown. He stated if this is accomplished, it smacks of special interest legislation. He stated that restaurants in Hacienda Business Park might want a similar break. He stated some people, such as the Pleasanton Hotel, have already paid for their sewer connection fees; how will this effect them? Mr. Hovingh stated he has no position on this issue at the present time. Mr. Brad Hirst, 6280 West Las Positas Boulevard, encouraged Council to continue this matter to get additional input. He stated in all of his dealings with Pleasanton business people throughout the City, everyone in business in Pleasanton feels that a successful viable downtown benefits everyone. He stated the sewer connection fees are devastating to most potential investors/developers. He added that if the Redevelopment Plan is approved, this Plan might be a funding mechanism to provide loans over a 4-5 year period to pay for sewer connection fees that could not be done outside the Plan area. After discussion, Mayor Mercer directed staff to place this matter as a public hearing on the January 3, 1989, Council agenda. Mayor Mercer stated that in discussions with the Vice Mayor and City Manager it was felt that a study session with Council- members and staff to discuss the Specific Plan would be beneficial prior to making a decision on the Plan. Council concurred. Mayor Mercer directed staff to schedule the work session on January 9, 1989, 7:30 p.m., in the Library Conference Room. Mayor Mercer stated that the public hearings on the Specific Plan and the Redevelopment Plan, which are scheduled to be considered on January 3, 1989, will be continued to the January 17, 1989 meeting, however, if anyone in the audience desires to speak on these matters and cannot be present on January 17th, their testimony will be heard on January 3rd. Councilmember Brandes requested a report from the City Attorney regarding the advantages and disadvantages of being a General Law City and a Charter City. Councilmember Tarver asked if Councilmembers had any concern about the Oaktree/Currin development on Foothill Road that is being considered by the County. Mr. Swift advised that staff did not comment on the Environmental impact Report because it was adequate in addressing the environmental elements. Mayor Mercer suggested a letter be addressed to Supervisor Campbell to give - 6 - 12-20-88