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put in the initiative itself so that if the initiative passes, the moratorium takes place, and City Attorney Roush said this was legal. Motion: It was m/s by Sullivan/McGovern that if the Council-sponsored initiative prevails and the citizen's initiative is defeated, to bring back for Council's consideration the development of a hillside development moratorium until the outcome of the measure is known. Substitute Motion: It was m/s by Sullivan/McGovern that within the initiative itself it would be clearly stated that a moratorium on development within the hillsides of Pleasanton would occur if the initiative passes, and that whatever came out of the collaborative process may be ratified by the voters of Pleasanton. Motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers McGovern, Sullivan Noes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Absent: None Motion: It was m/s by Sullivan/McGovern that he and Councilmember McGovern write the rebuttal to the argument against the argument for. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None City Attorney Roush said a motion is needed for the overall resolution that would call for the City Attorney's impartial analysis, deadlines for the arguments, direct and rebuttal and all other procedural aspects as set forth in the resolution. Motion: It was m/s by Sullivan/Thorne to adopt Resolution No. 08-228 authorizing the placement on the November 4, 2008 General Election the City Council sponsored Pleasanton Ridgeline Protection and Growth Control Initiative, Authorizing Direct and Rebuttal Arguments concerning the Initiative Measure and setting submission deadlines, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis, making determinations regarding Council-written Arguments and Requesting the Alameda County Registrar's Office to consolidate this Election with the November 4, 2008 General Election. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None 18. Continued Public Hearing: Continued to August 15, 2008 -PAP-21, Phillip and Joanna Segundo, Appellants (PCUP-205, Janny Rocha, Applicant) -Consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit to relocate and replace the 5,000-gallon wood tank with a new 5,000-gallon poly tank in the rear yard of the existing residence located at 481 Sycamore Road 19. Review, discuss and provide direction to city staff regarding an advisory commission or committee on the environment. City Manager Fialho said Council requested staff research and provide direction on the establishment of a commission or committee on the environment, as reflected in the Work Plan. Staff surveyed Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Palo Alto, Portland, and Minneapolis. They found there is no specific recipe for establishing an advisory body; but it is a direct result of what the community's interest is and what Council direction might be. City Council Minutes 16 July 15, 2008