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collaborate towards finding a preferred alternative for a bypass road alignment that would connect the Callippee Preserve Golf Course to Sycamore Creek thereby alleviating traffic movement through the Specific Plan area. A majority of the HVBRC voted to recommend that the Council consider : 1) the bypass road alignment included in the Greenbriar Homes' current proposal that runs along the western edge of the Spotorno property, connecting with Sycamore Creek Way to the north and Westbridge on the south and 2) that any development approved for Lot 98 (also known as Spotorno Flat) include consideration of design conditions in the report. No recommendation was made by HVBRC related to housing density. Should the Council accept the recommendations form the HVBRC, it will mean that the Council finds generally acceptable the realignment of the Bypass Road as depicted on Attachment 4, subject to appropriate environmental review and an amendment to the Happy Valley Specific Plan, both following public review and comment. The right of way, design and construciton costs for such realigned Bypass Road will be as provided in the Happy Valley Specific Plan unless the Plan is amended otherwise. It was recommended by staff to accept the report on Happy Valley Blue Ribbon Committee's work to develop a recommended bypass road alginment and accept the committee's recommendaiton regarding the preferred bypass alignment, and adopt a resolution disbanding the committee for completing its purpose. The City Manager noted if the Council is supportive of the Blue Ribbon Committee's recommendation, staff would begin discussion with Greenbriar, arrive at a number that staff is comfortable with, submit that recommendation to the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council. It would be subject to an environmental review process, a public hearing process, an amendment to the Happy Valley Specific Plan that identifies very specifically what the density is, as well as the alignment of the new road. Council discussion ensued regarding the funding mechanism for the plan. Councilmember McGovern clarified that if the Council approves the recommendation, the Happy Valley Specific plan will have to be amended and an environmental study completed. Discussion ensued regarding the traffic study and roadway speeds. Mayor Hosterman opened the matter for public comment. Phyllis Lee addressed the Council in opposition to the recommendation of the Happy Valley Blue Ribbon Committee. She voiced concerns with Sycamore Creek Way being the bypass. She noted concerns with traffic, ingress and egress, evacuation plans, speeding and safety of children in the area. She urged the Council not to adopt the recommendation. Bill Lincoln addressed the Council urging them not to accept the recommendation as he beleived the committee was biased. He noted only one of the 12 committee members represented the Sycamore Heights and Bridle Creek Communities. He noted concerns with traffic, open space and quality of life issues. Steve McGinnis addressed the Council in opposition to the recommendation of the HVBRC. He noted concerns with traffic on Sycamore Creek Way, Sunol and downtown Pleasanton. City Council Minutes 6 April 17, 2007