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Ms. Ayala asked if the construction of the bridge involved Zone 7. Mr. Swift said there would need to be approval from Zone 7 but if the bridge is completely above the 100 year flood plain, there is no problem. Ms. Dennis asked if the condition tying occupancy to the three acre park was a feasible request. Ms. Bengtson said the park could not be constructed until the infrastructure around the area is completed. Ms. Michelotti felt conditioning the park to be done prior to occupancy might cause problems. Ms. Ayala asked the developer to address this issue. Mr. Sweeney said he understood what Councilmember Pico was trying to do. The problem with conditioning occupancy is that the project could be well under construction before the City has completed its work. He suggested rephrasing the condition to say Security Capital will build the park when the City tells it to. Ms. Michelotti asked what the time line was for the 6.6 acre park. Ms. Bengtson said the plans for the 6.6. acre park could be started as soon as the City agreed to purchase the land. The process generally takes one year from the time planning starts the park construction. Ms. Michelotti appreciated Councilmember Pieo's support and agreed with his conditions other than tying occupancy to the park's completion. She has been trying to obtain a neighborhood park for North Pleasanton for a number of years. She supported the project and the waiving of the fees. She was pleased about the park. She urged the public to go out and look at the 6.6 acres. This will be a great asset for the community and City. She thanked Prudential for offering to construct the bridge at no cost to the City. There are more people who want to work here, but there are no affordable places to rent or buy. She thanked Security Capital for making the affordable units permanent. Ms. Dennis said she appreciated the developer working with the neighborhoods and for doing what she asked. She supported this type of housing and the park. Ms. Ayala supported the project. Mayor Tarver supported the PUD approval. It was hard work to get community support. He felt this was a better project. It provides affordable housing, which is desperately needed. Pleasanton City Council 9/2/97 Minutes 10