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Nancy Keegan spoke in favor of protecting open space but does not support the ballot measure since many residences are potentially affected by this. She spoke to the ramifications of this, if ever these residents were to sell their homes, since this would have to be disclosed to a potential buyer. She stated she is in favor of the alternate measure, but also felt it would be better if both sides could get together and write something more appropriate for everyone involved. John Nelson pondered on the appropriateness of the two-thirds vote. He also asked where these petition signers are since he never runs across them in a public context. He also spoke to the point of reading the initiative in order to understand it and/or ask appropriate questions related to it. David Conklin spoke in representation of the Fully Alive Community Church property that is also caught within the net of the unintended consequences and zoning issues. He spoke to the fact that it is unclear whether or not the church can expand its existing building without a two-thirds vote as to what they are planning to do. Pat Dixon spoke again of her concern over the initiative, and to the information that was given to community members she knew of who had signed the petition. She stressed that looking at the City's history she expressed the desire for no Charter changes. Matt Leddy commented on the City's countermeasure and its reference to what the Cargill lands are used for, as far as salt production. He spoke to the history of the Cargill lands up to and including the production of salt. Mayor Foust spoke in appreciation of the comments and the respect given to all. City Attorney Yamamoto restated information from the prior Council meeting for the benefit of members of Council who were absent from the meeting. Photographs were again shown, which represented the ten areas which contain parcels subject to the proposed initiative, also for those members absent last meeting. The Mayor was asked and was shown the property area/lines that extended in a waterway and showed examples of docks which are residential, private or association owned and their extension into the waterway. Council requested information on how dock improvements are handled presently in keeping with environmental respect for the area, and Planning Manager, Jill Ekas, went over the Lagoon Bank Policy and Planned Development Permits. The City Attorney spoke to the validity of the countermeasure and reinforced this by saying that any measure brought by Council is legally challengeable. He, however, repeated that the countermeasure is solid in its language and calling it legally challengeable does not make it legally invalid. Council took a short break at 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The Council resumed the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Council Discussion: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 2008 MINUTES PAGE9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No.177