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come of this plan. He said he generally supported the Base Plan and recommended alternatives but would like to eliminate the 1,759 unit alternative. He encouraged retaining the 1,430 unit alternative because it offers an analysis of multi-family housing which, based on the ongoing need for affordable workforce housing, is something that might need to be considered moving forward. Councilmember Narum agreed with respects to the 1,759 unit alternative as well as retaining the 1,430 unit alternative as a data point for multi-family housing. She said she would like to continue to explore options that allow enough flexibility to incorporate some small amount of high-density housing, as opposed to simply closing door on that option, should the need eventually arise. She also said she would like to see staff pursue an informal discussion with Supervisor Miley to assess the likelihood of securing Measure BB funds for the El Charro extension, and to report on how that would impact infrastructure costs. She reported learning at the recent school district liaison committee meeting that the district is updating its demographers report to reflect some of the recent development changes in the city, including scaling back plans for the development on the east side. The committee will review the updated report at its next joint meeting in March 2015. She also shared her support for placing whichever plan ultimately comes forward on the ballot, with discussion on the issue of the Urban Growth Boundary being appropriate at that time. Mayor Thorne thanked the Task Force for its patience and commitment to what has been a lengthy and, at times, difficult process. He agreed that he would like to eliminate the 1,759 unit alternative. He explained that he would also prefer to eliminate the 1,400 unit alternative but could understand the desire to evaluate high-density housing. He urged the Council to be aware that it will likely be asked to consider placing whatever plan prevails on the ballot, and therefore said it is important to focus on what type of plan actually has a chance of passing. He assured the public that intends to honor his commitment to support placing the final Plan on the ballot. He noted the regional significance of the El Charro extension and thought that, with every Tri Valley Mayor serving on the Alameda County Transportation Commission, there is a very strong likelihood that Measure BB funds can be secured to support the project. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to accept the Preliminary Draft East Pleasanton Specific Plan and confirm the alternatives, as recommended by the Task Force and excluding the 1,759-unit alternative, for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Report Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne NOES: Councilmember Brown ABSENT: None RECUSED: Councilmember Olson BREAK Mayor Thorne called a brief recess from 8:33 to 8:42 p.m. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: P14-0970/P14-1173, Young Ivy Academy — Consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of applications at 5460 Sunol Boulevard, Suites 3 and 4 (Oak Hills Shopping Center) for Design Review approval and modification to an existing Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate an outdoor playground area. Zoning for the property is C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District Vice-Mayor Pentin disclosed that his home is with 500 feet of the subject property, recused himself from the item and exited the Council Chamber. Planning Manager Weinstein presented the staff report, stating that the item relates to an appeal of the Planning Commission's November 12, 2014 decision to deny a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Design Review approval to construct an outdoor playground area at the Young Ivy heritage school. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 18 Dec 16, 2014