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Mr. Brozosky would like it to get adopted by the people. Voters will look at the ballot language and map. Most will not read the full text. Mr. Roush indicated if Council decides to go that direction, it would it be better to mark the area differently, with a legend included. Mr. Brozosky would like it more consistent; he wanted to get the idea across of the grand park. He thought that the Bernal Plan may not indicate the park; voters might think it is housing. Ms. Seto showed a revised map available to use. She suggested there could be different ways to delineate the different uses. Ms. McGovern stated this is a very exciting project; but the verbiage does not seem exciting; it looks repetitive; the different community facilities or features are not identified. She would like to include some excitement in the ballot language. This is a great addition to the community. Mr. Fiaho stated the community is being asked to look at the project; one way to excite the community is through the ballot argument; another way is to have an exciting public information campaign. The illustrative plan will be included on the website. There will be a show on CTV 30 that explains the process and the project. Ms. McGovern raised concern about not wanting the City to appear as influencing the vote. Water features, a soccer stadium, and play fields were discussed and she would like them to be highlighted somewhere. She has an issue with the school site; it was not a part of the land donated to the public. This looks like the school site is included in the acreage and that may be confusing. Mayor Hosterman stated Council will want to select ballot language. Council will select two members to create exciting and supportive language in the argument. Mr. Thorne asked for definition of a tie vote selected by lot. If we include the community park plan and the initiative does not pass, do we or do we not have to stop work on the park. Mr. Roush stated this initiative is a "later in time' initiative. Ms. Seto reported on Measure X in 2004; the language was purposely distinct between Phase I and Phase II. Phase II refers to the remainder of the City-owned property. Mr. Sullivan stated that Measure X does not refer to the community park. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. Mayor Hosterman asked Council to move forward with the ballot language. Mr. Brozosky inquired, when Council sponsors an initiative, is there an intent section? Pleasanton City Council Minutes 9 06/06/06