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Pat Costanza and Mike Harlan presented a check in the sum of $1 million to the City of Pleasanton representing the Bernal Property in lieu park dedication fee payment. Other Speakers Janet Linfoot, 6300 Alisal Street, quoted Mayor Pico as saying government starts at the city council. She said the Patriot Act has a lot to do with government and the City Council is involved. The abuse of power is a crime and caused citizens to revolt against the then most powerful government on earth to form the United States, which has become, ironically, the most powerful government on earth. She said if we are not careful there is a danger of repeating history. It is so easy to allow our leaders to abuse that power if the citizens sit idly by. The constitution was created to protect the citizens while allowing freedoms, which we seem to take for granted. She believed the Patriot Act violates the constitution and must be changed. The privileges of the citizens must be preserved, because if we don't use them, we might lose them. Being the greatest world power carries awesome responsibility. Power tends to be addictive and the love of power can cause people in government to lose track of what democracy is all about. Democracy, at its finest, levels the playing field while bringing out the best in people. Love of power does not further democracy. She believed it was necessary to change those parts of the Patriot Act that legalize the abuse of power, while investing that power in the hands of a few who were elected to serve the citizens. The Act in its present form invites the problems that caused the ultimate revolt of the colonies against the oppression of the British Empire in the first place. It is understandable after the events of 9/11 that Congress approved the USA Patriot Act. However, they should have read it before they passed it. In 1759, Ben Franklin observed that those who are willing to sacrifice freedom for security, deserve neither freedom nor security. She believed that statement serves us well today. She wanted the Act to further democracy and patriotism, not hate, fear and oppression. It does not deserve the title USA Patriot Act in its present form. Jack Dove, 5250 Case Avenue, #110, indicated Pleasanton is a great place to live and listed the many amenities available to the citizens. Many people are proud that they have been part of the planning process for this city. He expressed concerns that the General Plan Update will only involve the City Council and Planning Commission. He urged Council to go back to the prior process which involved a citizens' committee, with a steering committee. Jerry Wagner, 6344 Alisal Street, objected to the number of units for homes near the golf course and claimed it was not in the Specific Plan. He noted the Alisal road improvements were to be completed by April 15th and are still not done. He related the unsatisfactory conditions of the road and said how he thought it should be constructed. Rob Wilson indicated construction on the road is to be completed before July 4m. He described how the road would be rebuilt. Kurt Kummer, 4456 Clovewood Lane, inquired about the paving of the bike path next to the Arroyo del Valle near the driving range. Pleasanton City Council 6 06/03/03 Minutes