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Ms. Ayala disagreed. Mr. Campbell asked if the list of twenty uses are on the ballot, would that raise CEQA issues? Ms. McKeehan indicated that if Council stated this was to have a park like setting with the potential of certain uses, that would be general enough to be on the ballot in November. Ms. Michelotti felt there could be future discussion on the ballot language. She felt setting a limit on the amount of affordable housing could allay some fears. If it weren't for the fact that there is a citizens' initiative being circulated, she would be in favor of letting the Task Force finish its job, however long it took. Then taking their input and putting it on the ballot, whether it is November, Mamh or whenever. However, since there is a citizens' initiative, she is in favor of a Council alternative measure in November. She felt it was possible for the Task Force to finish its work before late July. The only thing to decide at this meeting is whether to have a ballot measure. Ms. Ayala said if Council does not put on the citizens' initiative, they will have to continue to gather signatures. She wanted Council to put their initiative on as a Council- sponsored initiative and let them get on with their lives. Ms. McKeehan indicated that in order to make a November ballot, the Task Force needs to finish its work in early June. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Mayor Pico, to put the citizens' initiative on the ballot as a Council-sponsored initiative. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmember Ayala and Mayor Pico NOES: Councilmembers Campbell, Dennis and Michelotti ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Mayor Pico felt the citizens' initiative was brilliant in its simplicity. It allows all the public uses the Task Force is envisioning on the Bernal property. He felt that if Council puts a competing measure on the ballot, it would the fair and reasonable thing to do. He felt there was significant support for the citizens' initiative. The Council measure could be identical to the citizens' measure with the deletion of the sentence that says "housing of any type is prohibited on city-owned land within the Specific Plan boundaries". A sentence could be added to allow housing within certain limits. That would give a clear reading from the community. If Council does not put a measure on the ballot that addresses the issue of aflbrdability, we are doing a disservice to the community. There are people who support affordable housing. Ms. Dennis wanted input from the Task Force before drafting a ballot measure. Pleasanton City Council 13 04/16/02 Minutes