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Ms. McKeehan explained that if the initiative were placed on the ballot and the Specific Plan was also on the same ballot, then the one with the highest votes would win. However, if Council adopted the initiative, Council has in effect adopted a plan that does not allow housing on the property. It could only be changed by a vote of the people. If the Task Force recommendations, which do allow housing, are subsequently placed on the ballot and it passed, that would be a new vote and would override the first decision. Ms. Dennis asked if that means the Task Force recommendations would not go through the normal review process by the Commissions. Ms. McKeehan said that could still happen and be on the ballot in November; Council could choose either option. Mr. Roush indicated another option would be for Council to adopt the recommendations and then send them to the voters for ratification, which vote would be necessary to override the affordable housing portion of the initiative. Ms. McKeehan reiterated that there are a number of different options and this agenda item was to alert Council to that. The discussion and decision are scheduled for the June 4 meeting. Mayor Pico indicated that with respect to the initiative, Council is required to take action at this meeting. With respect to the Bemal Task Force recommendations, no decision is necessary until the next meeting. Ms. Ayala expressed her concern that the public not be confused by these initiatives. The City is blessed to be able to have this 318 acres and the Council set up the Task Force with special interest groups on purpose. Some have said that was a mistake, but she felt the City was entitled to a few mistakes when it was planning 318 acres of city-owned property. She was not worded about taking a little longer in the process. However, she absolutely did not want to confuse the public when it gets to the ballot. Mayor Pico invited public testimony. Jeff Renholts, 7489 Aster Court, after hearing this discussion, he indicated he was already confused. He had previously asked Council not to put this on the ballot for these exact reasons. He said there is the possibility of having one or more measures on the ballot and said if they both failed, then you have to start all over. If the measures were not on the ballot, then the process could still be going on with normal planning. He planned to vote no on any measure Council puts on the ballot. He believed it was Council's responsibility to make the decision. Mayor Pico explained that there is a citizens' initiative that has qualified and Council is required to act by adopting it or putting it on the ballot, regardless of whether Council agrees with it. There has been no decision to put any other competing measure on the ballot. As a Pleasanton City Council 6 05/21/02 Minutes