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(2) Reauest for a Waiver of Fees for the Proposed Snanos/Parkview Apartments Project. (SR 96:62) This item was continued to the meeting of March 19, 1996. Item 6C Discussion concerning a city-owned golf course in Pleasanton. (SR 96:60) Mr. Tarver explained that because of the recommendations of the Golf Course Committee, he had directed staff to investigate the possibility of a city-owned golf course in south Pleasanton and to commence negotiations with the property owners. The City Council has never discussed this item and it is not to be assumed the project will happen unless there is acceptance by the community. Other property owners have indicated the process is moving too fast and they want to be part of the planning process to have their issues addressed. Deborah Acosta presented the staff presentation concerning feasibility of the golf course and the history of the project. Susan Rossi presented the financial issues of the proposed golf course. Brian Swift presented the planning issues and environmental considerations. Randall Lure presented the infrastructure issues regarding water, sewer and storm drains. Roger Manning, 1300 Happy Valley Road, representing the proposed golf course landowners, felt this proposal was an exceptional opportunity to finally bring the number one site selected by the Golf Course Committee into the City. He indicated the golf course would be 150 acres, 24 one-acre residential lots, and 138 acres of public access for horse Uails, mountain bike trails, hiking/walking trails. The City of Pleasanton could make two golf courses financially successful. He referred to other cities in the East Bay that have municipal golf courses. He complimented the City staff on the studies and research that were done to prepare this proposal. Mr. Manning indicated there a few residents who wanted nothing changed in the area because of the horseriders, bikers and joggers who use the roads. He and three other landowners walked the neighborhood and found the majority of the residents were in favor of the project. They had concerns about specific issues such as water service, minimizing traffic impacts, and downstream flooding on Happy Valley Creek. All those concerns can be solved during the golf course planning. The staff has proposed a dual track: one to plan the golf course; one to meet with the neighbors to resolve issues of concern. Mr. Manning urged Council to approve the staff recommendations. He was concerned that if Council did not proceed tonight, the proposal would be lost. It took eleven years to get the North Sycamore plan. He felt the staff timeline was realistic and urged no delays to study issues that do not affect the golf course. The homeowners were willing to meet with the Alisal Improvement Club 03~05~96 -7-