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PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Bruce Fiedler, Administrator for Pleasanton Gardens, 251 Kottinger Drive, congratulated staff on the document. Mr. Fiedler expressed his support for CIP project #978057, the Kottinger Drive storm drain. The storm drain will alleviate the risk of flooding at the Pleasanton Gardens Senior Housing. He commented that the preliminary design prepared by Mr. Higdon will meet the need. He asked that the Planning Commission heartily recommend this particular project to the City Council. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Cooper stated that he feels he needs additional time to consider the document. Chair Barker concurred with Commissioner Cooper and stated that it would be appropriate to make comments tonight and continue action on the CIP until June 11. Chair Barker questioned the inclusion of the Dublin Canyon Road widening project in the CIP, and asked why project developers are not financing this project. Mr. Higdon noted that all of the developers in this area have contributed to the project, but that there are insufficient funds to accomplish all of the work that needs to be done (major drainage needs, straightening the curve). Commissioner Wright asked staff about the funding for the golf course project. Mr. Higdon advised that the golf course would be a separately funded project. He stated that if bonds are used for the funding, the bonds would be paid off with revenue from the golf course. Commissioner Lutz commented that he feels the document is consistent with the General Plan. He noted the he felt the use of ISTEA funds to pay for the resurfacing of streets was not a very creative use of these funds. Mr. Higdon advised that ISTEA funds have been used for the Arroyo Mocho Trail project. In response to Commissioner Coopers's question as to the status of the joint acquisition of Tehan Canyon by the City and EBRPD, Mr. Bocian advised that funds have been provided at the level requested, but no purchase has been made. Commissioner Kumaran asked additional information regarding the priorization of projects. Mr. Bocian indicated that there are three levels of projects: those recommended for funding, high priority partially funded and unfunded projects, and other unfunded projects. Commissioner Dove suggested that issues related to the trail system be addressed when review of the old Southern Pacific route through the Downtown is considered. Chair Barker advised that the review of the Capital Improvement Program would be continued to the June 11, 1997, meeting. Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 May 28, 1997