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Ms. Dennis asked how many students/families are at the current center? <br /> <br /> Mr. Bernstein said approximately 180 children from 150 families. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver asked for a show of hands of those in the audience who just don't want <br />the school in the neighborhood. <br /> <br /> (There were many.) <br /> <br /> Robert Harding, 3804 Stone Pointe Way, had a number of issues that he wanted to bring <br />before Council. He asked for staff to clarify if the left turn lane would be a problem. He said <br />the 200 students was something the residents agreed upon. There are many concerns regarding <br />traffic. He said the residents he represented would like to know what the benefit is by putting <br />in this school. The main issue is the will of the people not wanting this school. The residents <br />do not feel this is an appropriate use of the land. Mr. Harding showed slides regarding the <br />street and the problems that would arise if this project were approved. He said the church down <br />the street is also planning on putting in a school sometime in the near future. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver restated Mr. Harding's concerns and asked for a show of hands by those <br />who just do not want the school in their area due to safety issues, traffic issues, three schools <br />within a small radius, and access. <br /> <br /> (Again there were many.) <br /> <br /> Bill Wheeler, 2958 Garden Creek, was concerned about safety. Parents' speeding before <br />or after work to pick up their child/children would endanger the other pedestrians in the area. <br />Property values will go down. There is a brand new elementary school being built down the <br />street and there was no economic need for this project to be built. <br /> <br /> Matt Clauson, 3865 Stone Pointe Way, did not feel the traffic issues had been properly <br />addressed. With two other schools possibly being built within close proximity, why does the <br />neighborhood need another school? He asked about the Councilmember who at one time had <br />children at an ELI facility. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis commented she at one time had her children at ELI but that was over three <br />years ago. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush said there was no conflict of interest for Ms. Dennis. <br /> <br /> Mr. Clauson commented that it would affect the decision and that Council cannot make <br />a good decision when none of the Councilmembers live within the area being talked about. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 7 3/18/97 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />