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Larry Levin, 3178 Waymouth Court, stated that many citizens of Pleasanton do not know anything about this property. He suggested that maybe the staff could write an article for the newspapers, the subject being what does the San Francisco Water District property mean to the citizens and taxpayers of Pleasanton. Don Temple, 6409 Alisal, stated that Pleasanton should have control of what sits in the middle of town. One of the driving items seems to be the golf course but he didn't feel it should stand in the way. He felt you can't take a 27 hole golf course out of the 500+ acre property and pay for limited development which is what the community is asking for. Had the previous Council agreed to what was happening in 1989, the City would have the density that is being looked at now plus more. He stated he thought the Council is headed in the right direction. Clark Gunson, 45 11 Gatetree Circle, stated he worked on the Preferred Plan Committee. He stated the Committee was concerned about what that property would look like after being developed and he felt the proposed golf course was an enhancement to the view of the property. He encouraged the Council to work toward a joint planning process so that San Francisco, the County and Pleasanton can work out the pros and cons of the issues. Mayor Tarver stated that he cannot agree on a process that does not allow our community the same rights it has in every other area that we do planning. Mr. Pico felt that what we have back is a positive response. He realizes that the City's thoughts and concerns will have to be addressed and it is probably better to let them know what they are than to walt. He felt the annexation issue was best deferred and he supported doing that as a gesture of good faith. Ms. Mohr felt that we have to be at the table and that the modifications that staff recommended seemed to be the best alternative at this time. Even if the annexation issue does not proceed at this time, it doesn't mean the issue is dead. Her support is for suspending our action on the annexation issue for now and getting everyone to the table. Mayor Tarver is interested in the community's response and hoped to have some community workshops. He stated he is not satisfied with staff's redline and felt it didn't go far enough in the process. Ms. Michelotti felt the joint planning process is necessary. She felt what the staff had come up with was a good beginning but the final decision shouldn't be left up to community; she felt it was the Council's job. She felt if the County's planners could hear Pleasanton's perspective, they will learn much in the process and also see the pitfalls as to what is being proposed. 08/01/95 -17-