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plan how the golf course is laid out, representatives from the landowners, who want to develop their land, residents of the community, and members of the City staff. The goals of the steering committee should be to coordinate this complex issue and resolve the issues of cost of the golf course, cost of the road, and what the revenues would be. Poppy Hill is generating 270 rounds per day at $70 per round. That is far in excess of anything in the current proposals and he did not believe that increased numbers of housing units was necessary. The community supports the golf course and the General Plan. The General Plan had two-acre zoning and an urban growth boundary line. He wants a specific plan to happen quickly. Nick Chapman, 255 Happy Valley Road, indicated he was in favor of the golf course and was concerned about the fairness for the residents of Happy Valley. He believed the people want one-acre density and Council is not heating the people. He is discouraged that a couple of people in the Alisal Improvement Club think they represent the people in the area. He was at a meeting in November 1994 because of alleged concems on the density. Many discussions took place and a majority of the people wanted one-acre density. He thought that was accepted and the representatives would relay that. Through a Steering Committee, a two-acre scenario was adopted in the General Plan. We do not need another Steering Committee. A flier was circulated and questions asked. Mr. Rasmussen held four meetings and every person affected in the area was notified. As a result of that, the residents (with the exception of three people) said they wanted one-acre density, uniformity, and to remove the preferential treatment of some people. How much proof do you need? He is very upset that a few, who want two acres, are speaking for the area. The people have clearly said they want a golf course and one acre parcels. There was also a petition signed by the majority in the area who want one-acre parcels. The Alisal Improvement Club does not represent the area and he wants Council to listen to the people. The vote on the Alternatives 3A and 6A consistently indicated one-acre parcels. James Brice, 5649 San Carlos Way, indicated Council's decision on a golf course is historic and the facility will be in place for 100 years. Golfers now have to get up early and start calling around the area to get tee times. That could be remedied by having our own golf course here. It will protect the open space and natural beauty of the Happy Valley area. We have a plan with a bypass road to address the traffic concerns of the residents. There is a financial plan that says it will not cost the City anything to develop the course, but can provide an income to the city over the long run. Look at the level of support for this facility as evidenced by the 700 signatures. Look at the demand for a facility like this and consider the Poppy Ridge facility, which is getting 275 rounds a day. Look at the site itself, which the previous golf committee established as an ideal site for a course over four other sites that were reviewed. This is an opportunity to have a first class golfing facility built for the citizens. There is another contingent who want to put off further planning for a year or two. He wants a decision made soon to construct the golf course. Kent Woodell, 13425 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, complimented staff in putting together a picture we can all understand. He does commercial development and to be successful there needs to be a balance. He suggested Council be fair and economically prudent. The only concern he has is the proposal for the 27-hole course. He felt the financial risk would be greater 18 1/21/97