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329 h. Adoption of Resolution No. 82-481, approving Parcel Map 3874, Pleasanton Park (Assessment District 1981-1). i. Adoption of Resolution No. 82-482, approving claims for the month of November, 1982, in the amount of $1,233,172.19. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Mercer read a proposed resolution as follows: "WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton stands today at a pivotal point, a point where we must either move ahead or place in jeopardy the future prosperity of our community; and WHEREAS, a small minority has attempted to discredit the decision of Pleasanton's duly elected representatives through court proceedings rather than partici- pating in the normal, established channels the system provides for public input and participation during the decision-making process; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council reaffirms every councilmember's commitment to the welfare and long-term prosperity of Pleasanton and its citizens; and to following through on the intent of the General Plan to make Pleasanton a community with jobs for its residents, and sufficient monies to pay for the public and cul- tural services its citizens deserve, while still observing proper concern for the environment. Section 2: A flyer published by this small minority contains a multitude of factual errors and misleading statements, including the following: a. The flyer claims that an assessment district could raise taxes for Pleasanton citizens. The truth is that the developers and companies locating at the business parks in North Pleasanton are the only ones the assessment district will tax, not residential owners, established businesses, or firms owning less than two acres. b. The flyer claims that the Council can impose special taxes at will. The truth is that a special tax can be adopted only upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the people. As a matter of fact, the fiscal impact study shows that the North Pleasanton development will generate a surplus of tax revenue over service costs of $9.1 million in the first ten years. c. The flyer also asserts that North Pleasanton's commercial development will cause housing to sprawl and schools to go on double sessions. The truth is that Pleasanton has a residential growth management program which assures that new housing will not exceed our capacity to provide services. d. The flyer says the job market will become urban and competitive. In fact, this will be a good thing if Pleasanton residents can raise their standard of living and have the opportunity to work in town rather than commuting. 2. 12/13/82