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It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to adopt Ordinance No. 1801, ordering the submission of a proposition of incurring bonded debt for the purpose of the acquisition of certain municipal improvements to the qualified votes of the City of Pleasanton at a special election to be held for that purpose; and to adopt Resolution No. 99-139, authorizing placing on the 3/7/00 election ballot a City Council sponsored measure concerning the acquisition of property and the financing thereof through the issuance of general obligation bonds, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the initiative, authorizing arguments concerning the measure, allowing rebuttal arguments regarding the measure, and requesting Alameda County to conduct this election in conjunction with the March 7, 2000 regular election. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Dennis, Michelotti, Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN None Mr. Roush inquired if Council wished to designate who would write arguments. Mr. Pico and Ms. Ayala indicated they would like to sign the arguments supporting the measure. Ms. Dennis wants this on the ballot in order to ask the community the question. She is not an advocate for either side. Council cannot proceed to discuss this property until the people have had an opportunity to voice their opinions about purchasing it. This is a major community decision. Ms. Michelotti believed the public needs to know and understand all the ramifications. If the people vote to buy this property she will work to create something spectacular on this property. She reiterated that people must understand how many acres are for public use and how many acres will be developed and where. She would like to review the argument language before agreeing to sign it. Mayor Tarver said he loved a good political discussion and he firmly believed this is what the community has asked for and will support. He wants to be part of the process and to say this is a great deal. He did not know of any city that has this kind of an opportunity. The City has preserved the Ridge and can preserve this property for public uses. He has no reservations about signing the ballot argument. This is important enough to go on the ballot. The question to the Councilmembers is if this is something they believe is good for the City of Pleasanton. He had hoped Council would be unanimous about this process and would campaign for the issue. Pleasanton City Council 12 12/07/99 Minutes