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The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: Councilmembers - Dennis and Michelotti ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Mr. Pico, seconded by Ms. Michelotti, to adopt Resolution No. 99-121, making appointments to the Economic Vitality Committee, Housing Commission, Human Services Commission, Library Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Tri-Vailey Community Television Corporation, and the Youth Commission. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers- Ayala, Dennis, Michelotti, Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ms. Michelotti hoped there would be some clarification on the input allowed from the Councilmembers on future appointments. She did not feel Councilmembers were allowed to express opinions following the interviews. Other Comments David Choy, 3526 Mendenhall Court, spoke in opposition to the CAPP Initiative. He indicated the proponents of Measure D contend the problems of traffic congestion, school over-crowding, and the degradation of quality of life are because Pleasanton has done a poor job of planning growth. He asked if Pleasanton was really a poorly planned community. Is that why so many have chosen to live here and others continue to want to live here despite having one of the highest home prices in Alameda County? He inquired if the City had failed to provide amenities that contribute to quality of life. He did not believe so. He asked people to be informed and read the Initiative carefully. There are no easy solutions to these problems, but he did not think CAPP was the answer. It cannot guarantee improvement in any of the issues or improve quality of life. Other than asking people to vote on new residential development, how will it solve the complex problems identified. If it passes, citizens should be prepared to do more investigation of issues and spend more time researching for each election. This Initiative is asking citizens to become more familiar with land use development, and all the aspects related thereto. tte has been a city planner for twelve years and knows how complex the issues can be and how much time it takes. He felt Measure D would take away the negotiating power of the planning staff in getting a better project to take before the Planning Commission and City Council. He felt developers will not modify their projects because the Planning Commission and City Council decisions will mean nothing. They will focus attention and money on preparing a successful campaign. He asked voters if they were willing to devote the amount of time necessary to make well-informed decisions, or, like himself, do they want to preserve the quality of life in the community, but do not have the time to 5 09/20/99 Pleasanton City Council Minutes