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Phil Serna, Donna Ker2er. Bob Patrino, Planning Commissioners, City of San Ramon . The City is currently updating its General Plan. The Northwest Specific Plan will come before the Commission, including housing, open space, parks, which may be a lengthy and controversial process. The Crow Canyon Specific Plan will also be part of the review process. . The proposed Telecommunications Ordinance was being discussed. . San Ramon does not have a well-defined downtown, compared to the other Tri- Valley cities, but it is a highly regarded planning subject among the general public. There was much discussion regarding an II-acre site straddling the north and south sides of Bollinger Canyon Road near the Marketplace, near the south end of Bishop Ranch Business Park. There has been a lot of interest from the residents and the City. Darryl West, Planning Commissioner, City of Livermore . The Downtown Plan was being evaluated and updated. Between 200-300 people attended a series of public meetings. . The Downtown Livermore Valley Center and both performing arts centers were moving forward in their development stages. . Significant progress was being made on moving Highway 84 off First Street, even prior to completing the interchange on 1-580. The interchange is still a few years distant, and the character of downtown will be changed. . City Hall has been refurbished. . The new library is under construction, and should be completed in 2003. . The new Robert Livermore Community Center is under construction on East Avenue. It will contain a variety of community and recreational activities, and is eagerly awaited. . The City recently approved the construction of a three story parking structure near the Ace Train station. It will also serve downtown, where more pedestrian traffic was anticipated. . The Health Care Center and Senior Facility is currently under construction. . Many of the development standards that have been established for the South Livermore Valley Specific Plan were coming to fruition. . The Livermore vineyards have become a regional destination for outside visitors, which is an exciting development for the City. Mariorie Leider, Planning Commissioner, City of Livermore . In the General Plan Update process, it was determined that here was excess land zoned Industrial and Commercial near the airport. . The City believed that the City could grow without ruining its rural character. Mark Graham, Planning Chairperson, City of Livermore . Noted that the past year had been a very good one for Livermore, including the following projects: o Bridge Housing o Senior Housing Page 3 of5