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competent and it believes the area is okay; 2) the residents are innocent people who have purchased property in reliance on City approvals and documentation; 3) this is a representative government elected by the people to carry out their wishes. He believed the matter has been reviewed again and again and at this point he felt Council was doing him harm. Ms. Dennis regretted that this ~natter has taken so long, however some of the delay was due to the request of the homeowners association to have more time to review documents and develop a position. She did not want to see the staff blamed entirely for the delay. She acknowledged that the Golden Eagle residents have had more than their share of difficulties. She pointed out that Mr. Levish was not called on the carpet for being controversial, but for negligence and incompetence. That is why she is concerned. Ms. Dennis believed the best way to resolve the issue is to have a panel of geologists review the situation, but she would consider a CHAD out of deference to the homeowners association. Simply stopping further inquiries will not remove the cloud on this area. She understood why some people feel Council is acting from political motivations, but disagreed that was accurate, particularly with regard to her own concerns. Ms. Michelotti presented her background, citing where she lived and her service _ on the Planning Commission. She indicated the City Council has always had the best interests of the City of Pleasanton in mind. She referred to the comments about the incompetence of Mr. Levish, but countered by stating the City staff is very competent and thorough and has used every means to protect the interests of the residents. She has complete faith in their conclusions and would prefer to end this matter here. She wanted to make it clear that she was not taking this position because of the number of angry people in attendance. She has had to make decisions contrary to what angry people wanted. Ms. Michelotti supported the suggestion of Mr. Wendt that some kind of assessment fund be established by the homeowners association to accomplish the purposes of a geologic hazard abatement district. She also encouraged full disclosure of this matter and all relevant documents to fi~ture buyers of Golden Eagle property. Mr. Pico echoed the comments of Ms. Dennis and shared the concerns of Ms. Michelotti that this matter be concluded. However, he did not believe the matter could be concluded without having a committee of independent geologists review the process to this point. He felt there were legitimate questions about the integrity of the principal geologist. Mr. Pico mentioned that two local newspapers had reviewed this issue and came up with totally different opinions as to the information. Regarding the delays, Mr. 03/07/95 12 -