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40 Ms. Scribner expressed concern about the gate and the ability for fire and police to have access to the area. George Withers, Fire Chief, indicated the Fire Department was opposed to security gates anywhere in the City. He cited problems with vandalism making the gates inoperable and in areas like this mutual aid units are likely to be called in and they would not be able to get through the gates. The only acceptable gate would be one with a quick release pin. He further believed that the gates give a false sense of security to the residents. Capt. Mike Stewart, Pleasanton Police Department, also was opposed to gates. He indicated the gates only stop casual traffic, not vandals or crooks. Ms. Mohr indicated there is an invitation to problems if public access is allowed here even with the difficulty of maintaining a gate. She was in favor of the quick pin release design and further indicated the if the property owners are willing to accept the delays for emergency services, that is their option. Mr. Pico and Mr. Tarvet did not support gated communities and indicated gates did not give real security; they merely raise property values. Ms. Scribner was also not in favor of gates and was concerned about fire and police It was moved by Ms. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Mohr, to move the gate to B Court and the Police and Fire Departments to be consulted for an acceptable design. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr and Dennis NOES: Councilmembers Pico, Scribner, and Mayor Tarvet ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Mr. Pico to have an open offer of dedication of an easement up Tehan Canyon Road to the Moller Property with a possible staging area at the Moller Quarry, The motion died for lack of a ser, ond, Council discussed possible options to give flexibility for easements for trails and for staging areas, 09/21/93 10