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259 issue that to allow it to come before the people to vote on; that is the rea- son for the process and he felt it is a fair process. It was moved by Coun- cilmember 8randes to submit Ordinance No. 1349 to the voters on the November 8th ballot. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Mohr stated that Council has been given another opportunity to evaluate this issue. She stated it is her obligation to vote on the basis of the information available to her and in a manner that is in the best inter- ests of the City. After considering all the factors she will support rescind- ing the ordinance. Councilmember Wilson stated that perhaps Mr. Dobbs doesnt understand the traffic counts involved and that traffic studies are not an exact science. However, he felt that if this went to election the people of Pleasanton would probably vote for the service station because it would not adversely affect them, it only affects the people in the Pleasanton Meadows area. The people in that area are not getting a fair shake. Councilmember Butler stated the process that Council went through on this project in trying to understand the concerns of the close neighbors with sug- gestions of the developer is the process that has generally worked out well in this type of problem, however in this instance it was not sufficient. He took strong objection to Mr. Dobbs comments that Council did not address traffic considerations, he is convinced that the City's procedures and general guide- lines adequately address traffic considerations now and on future projects. He stated he will support the rescinding of the ordinance because he felt in this particular case this project is not one which should divide the City. He felt a service station is needed at this location and that it is a good proj- ect but the concerns of the neighbors was more important. Mayor Mercer stated that the developer and some Councilmembers met with the neighbors and tried to come to a compromise to allow this project to be built. During this process the neighbors became aware of the referendum pro- cess and since no agreement could be reached they felt the matter should go to the entire community for decision. Mayor Mercer stated he felt a gas station and mini-mart should not be built that abuts neighbors back yards. He stated that timing is an important factor on this project; and to allow this project to be built next year would not be fair either. 3,300 signatures indicate a substantial number of people who do not want the project at this time. Councilmember Brandes opposed these point; the people who signed the peti- tion asked for an election. Although there was strong citizen support for an election the bulk of the opposition is from two competitors, not just an iso- lated group of homeowners. It was moved by Councilmembe Wilson, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 88-175, to rescind Ordinance No. 1349, approval of the application of Tioga Construction Corporation for planned unit development rezoning and development plan approval for a mixed-use commercial complex to be located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Santa Rita Road and Pimlico Drive {PUD-80-15-SD), be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer - 6 4-19-88 Ir