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Ms. Acosta stated that when the issue came forward about the credit, staff did not represent to Signature that it would get the credit. Staff said Signature could apply for the credit and in order to apply and qualify; it had to meet the standards in the ordinance. The decision to grant the credit is the Council's; staff never presumed to make this decision. This scenario was part of the staff report and footnoted in the CIP. The discussion was included when Council was considering the use of the $400,000 "one-time" money. She apologized if Council did not understand, but staff did its best to explain the situation. Ms. Michelotti again asked Mr. McKeehan if Signature would be willing to continue to pay its park fees until it met its total obligation. Ms. McKeehan agreed to pay 100% of fees until the 4251h lot. Ms. Dennis asked if that would be helpful. Ms. Acosta responded that in terms of the pool project and the community park project, yes, it was helpful. The only negative aspect would be if the park fee went up after the f~nal map for the 4251h lot. Ms. Michelotti then referred to the possibility of using the Ruby Hill park facilities for practices for teams which had Ruby Hill residents as members. Mr. McKeehan agreed. Ms. Dennis asked Mr. McKeehan to comment on Dr. Glenn's suggestion about the arroyo park. She believed there might be problems with the CIP and Pleasanton residents' agreeing to that proposal. She also referred to a memo to her about use of the fields and cooperation with the Parks and Community Services Department to see if some arrangements could be made to integrate Ruby Hill into the community. Mr. McKeehan indicated the arroyo issue had not been considered. It does not fit into the context of this fee discussion. Trying to acquire arroyo property is very difficult because of the quarrying operations. Lonestar owns the property and intends to quarry the area. The park fees in questions would not buy much acreage, perhaps only f~ve acres. In the long run, that area will be a chain of lakes at the conclusion of the quarry operation. There is a reclamation program that requires parks, trails, and lakes. Mr. McKeehan indicated that once there is a Ruby Hill swim team, participation will be open to anyone in the City who will then be able to use its facility in parity with any other swim team. That is, if other swim teams hold meets, Ruby Hill would do the same. In addition softball and soccer practice for the younger children would be appropriate uses at the Ruby Hill park. On a weekly basis, Ruby Hill would be open for practice for teams which had Ruby Hill _ residents as members of the team. He has no problem adding those things as conditions. 04/04/95 - 11 -