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.... Item 7a(3) <br /> Consideration of Consultant Planning Services for the San Francisco Bernal Pronertv. <br /> (SR 96:38) <br /> <br /> Brian Swift presented the staff report. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti asked what the total cost would <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift indicated approximately $45,000; the deletion of Task 6 regarding streetscape, <br /> would save $7,000. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti clarified that the consultants would provide a neo-traditional plan with and <br /> without a golf course. She pointed out the community has repeatedly requested a golf course <br /> and did not support this. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver expressed a strong desire to get all the information possible for the public <br /> to make decisions. He wondered whether there was a real need for two golf courses in <br /> Pleasanton. Perhaps we need other amenities such as community centers or civic centers, a <br /> variety of parks, etc. on the San Francisco property. He wants to make sure the community has <br /> all alternatives to evaluate. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti felt Calthorpe would be looking at the property contrary to some of the <br /> basic concepts regarding views into and through the property and along Bernal. There will be <br /> a different way of placing golf course, probably all on one side of the freeway. She was <br /> concerned that it might be possible to look at neo-traditional planning without spending $45,000. <br /> She did not agree Council should look at an alternative that was not supported by the <br /> community. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico felt that what Council would be looking at would be a Pleasanton plan and other <br /> options. He supported this process. This is the last large block of land and the citizens should <br /> have all the information possible on available options. This is a small sum to spend in relation <br /> to the scope of the entire project and the millions of dollars at stake. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver wanted a consultant who is willing to mix nco-traditional planning with a golf <br /> course. He wanted all the information possible. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis believed Mr. Catthorpe is a talented designer who would be able to adapt <br /> concepts and may come up with something unique. She agreed it is important to see <br /> alternatives. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift there would be no significant cost savings by removing a plan without a golf <br /> course. Most of the money is for meetings with staff and to review the voluminous information. <br /> He agreed the Catthorpe firm would review all the issues and take into consideration the <br /> community desires for the property. There is no time to bring in another planner. San <br /> <br /> 02/06/96 15 <br /> <br /> <br />