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e. Review of the Mid-Term Capital Improvement Program ICIP) for 2004-2005 Steve Bocian, Deputy City Manager, advised that the purpose of the mid-term review was to ensure that staff was on track with the City projects. He advised that major projects were generally not added or removed mid-yeaz, but if there were significant concerns by the Commission or the public, changes could be made. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding the Iron Horse Trail between Valley and Mohr Avenues, as well as the extension between Mohr Avenue and Santa Rita Road, Mr. Bocian confirmed that was part of Letter I (General Trail Improvements and Development). He noted that the Mohr Avenue to Santa Rita Road project would be funded by a grant. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Bocian advised any mid-tern changes would take effect on July 1, 2004. He noted that the Council could amend the CIP at any time, which was a rare occurrence. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Bocian noted that specific street projects were listed in the CIP and were approved by City Council. He noted that the street maintenance program covers the evaluation of general conditions of the streets. _ In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Bocian confirmed that the Vineyard Water Tank was funded. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Bocian confirmed that the Happy Valley Bypass Road project was included in the CIP. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Vanessa Kawaihu, 871 Sycamore Road, noted that she disagreed with the $1,000,000 figure shown under the Capital Improvement Street Project Summary for the Happy Valley Bypass Road. She noted that $500,000 came from the New Cities Development Sycamore Heights Project, and the other $500,000 came from the $2.4 million allocated from the in-lieu parking fee transfer. She noted that the money that was not allocated to the Bypass Road went back into the General Fund to repay the golf course loan. She noted that the rest of the CIP seemed to be fine. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Arkin noted that several residents had inquired about an indoor pool in Pleasanton. He would like to include that project on the unfunded projects list. In response to a question from Commissioner Maas, Mr. Bocian stated that this _ recommendation would go to the City Council for its direction on how to address it and the process, such as bringing it to the Parks and Recreation Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 25, 2004 Page 11 of 19