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191 Councilmember Wood stated he would like to thank the Vintage Hills people for getting out to vote; everyone is interested in Pleasanton and that is what counts.' He stated the speaker had one way of looking at the issue. He stated that each Councilmember had voted in favor of the referendum election. He stated that people who voted in favor of the project also needed Council representation. Councilmember Wood concluded that a referendum election was cost effective versus costs that would have been incurred otherwise. Mayor Butler stated that all Councilmembers are doing their job as they see best. Ms. Lynn Bock, Amador Center business person, addressed Council regarding Ordi- nance No. 1051, relating to outdoor signs. She stated the restrictions of this ordinance create a hardship on local downtown merchants. After discussion, Council requested Ms. Bock to present her suggestions to the Chamber of Commerce, who will be making a recommendation to Council shortly relative to this ordinance. Mr. Frank Belecky, Vintage Hills, stated he felt that Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, and Wood had gone beyond their duties as Councilmembers relative to the Quail Creek election, and had falsely advertised the project as affordable housing when in fact it is not affordable housing; and in trying to push a poor project in Pleasanton. He cited the donations of the developer as being excessive in promoting his project for the ballot election, which he felt was against a group of volunteers trying to keep a poor project out of their neighborhood; not a question of affordable housing, He stated he resented the three Councilmembers who joined in active political cam- paigning. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal of a minor modification of case PUD-81-32 for a 61 unit townhouse development on the north side of Vineyard Avenue opposite Amador Court having to do with re- orientation of units, increase in size of units and minor architectural changes (Contd. Open from 4-12-83') Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 83:132) dated March 30, 1983, regarding this matter. Councilmember Brandes stated he had requested this item be brought before Council because it was not clear as to what the minor modifications consisted of as presented in the letter from the Director of Planning and Community Development. He stated that after reading the report he concurs with the modifications as proposed. Mayor Butler declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Mike Harris, applicant, stated the request for the modifications was made because he felt these proposed changes would enhance the project and improve the architectural design. Councilmember Wood asked if the modifications would increase traffic flow on Vineyard Avenue. Mr. Harris advised that it would not. Mr. James Griffen, 3036 Chardonnay Drive, stated that the improvements to the project are an asset to the City of Pleasanton and deserve consideration. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to this matter. There being no further testimony, Mayor Butler declared the public hearing closed. 4. 4/26/83