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take over service. The County was receptive to this feedback and has hired a consultant. The proposed contract is an interim solution and would allow the City an opportunity to evaluate the working relationship in the meantime. Councilmember Sullivan asked and Mr. Smith confirmed that some of the County's infrastructure is in poor shape. Mr. Smith added that the Castlewood area has lacked preventative maintenance, which Pleasanton itself has made a priority. The County is currently working to identify its structural deficits and a plan for improvement. Councilmember Sullivan asked if a connection currently exists between the City's water system and Castlewood. Mr. Smith explained that there is an emergency backup connection, to be used only with the City's permission. Councilmember McGovern inquired about the County's water supply. Mr. Smith said it comes from a 100+ year agreement with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission with groundwater rights to the Bernal Basin. Mr. Smith said staff was particularly sensitive about how the contract might affect Pleasanton's own customers and assured the Council that a number of safety measures were built in. The scope of work requested by the County includes operational and preventative maintenance items for a base fee, which would be used to hire an additional 0.5 full time equivalent employee. The second part of the contract structure is emergency response, which would cover the periods from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m., follow the same priority system currently utilized by the City, and be fully reimbursed by the County. Staff also structured the contract to require that the County reimburse the City for any repairs over $1,000, including labor, materials and equipment. Councilmember McGovern said she was reassured to learn that the City could recover repair and major maintenance costs, as it is clear the County has some seriously aging infrastructure. Mayor Hosterman opened and closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/McGovern to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Alameda County to provide water and sewer maintenance services for the Castlewood Service Area for fiscal year 2012-13. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None 18. Consider the scope, work plan, general schedule and public input process for preparation of an East Pleasanton Specific Plan Senior Planner Stern presented a brief staff report describing the scope, schedule and public process for the East Pleasanton Specific Plan. She described the plan area as approximately 1,000 acres owned predominately by Legacy Partners, Kiewit Corporation and Zone 7 Water Agency. The General Plan's Land Use Map identifies this as a future specific plan area, lays out a broad spectrum of potential land uses, and depicts the extension of El Charro Road from 1-580 South down to Stanley Boulevard. Councilmember McGovern requested clarification on which portions of the plan area are actually available for residential development. Ms. Stern explained that the Cope Lake and areas within the airport protection boundary would be unavailable, leaving approximately 200 acres for potential residential development. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 May 15,2012