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Rich Riley, 5576 Sonoma Drive, member of Mayor' s Affordable Task Force, explained that the proposed development has involved many hours of the Task Force and staff to bring it to what it is. He spoke in favor of the project and believed that it would enhance the area and is grea~y needed in Pleasanton. Robert Cordtz, 262 W. Angela, member of Mayor's Affordable Task Force, disagreed with staffs recommendation. He believed that Junipero needed to be connected with Case Avenue. He was also concerned with the emergency access road. Mr. Cordtz then read a letter from Mr. Schwagerle in opposition to this project. (See attached). Stephanie Sprague, 4668 Laramie Gate Court, spoke in opposition to this project because of the traffic on Case Avenue and the lack of emergency access to this project and to Ridgeview Commons. Sharrell Michelotti, 7813 Olive Court, member of Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force, gave a brief history of the project since the Task Force was created. She noted that the traffic problem will remain the same on Case Avenue whether Junipero is connected or not because of the school. Ms. Michelotti then explained why the number of low income units were dropped to 47%. It was not to manipulate the process, but to give quality to the project. She believed that this is joint venture that has a payback and the City will still own the property and project. She supported the project and urged Council's approval. There being no further testimony, Mr. Tarver declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Tarver commended the members of the Task Force and individual citizens for their time, efforts and contributions to this project. Council took a break at 9:20 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:28 p.m. Ms. Scribner explained that the agreement is clear that this housing was preferential to families which would include disabled citizens. She thought that special treatment should be given to those individuals. She explained that low income in Pleasanton does not mean those on welfare would live there. The intent of this project is to mix low income with market rate housing, to not identify those on low income and to treat them the same. Ms. Scribner did not support putting Junipero through at this time but did agree that eventually it will be necessary, as other developments are built in the area. She pointed out traffic problems near other schools. She did not want to use the entire amount of affordable housing funds to build the road. She referred to growth management and stated that the project is entitled to a priority. Mayor Tarver believed that there is a need to consider the LOS standard. He supported putting Junipero through to Case Avenue and creating a benefit assessment district. He did not object to allowing pets in the project. He disagreed with the comments made regarding the type 05/03/94 7