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290 Ms. Mohr commented that a rise in the demand for West Las Positas Boulevard would probably mean a similar demand for Foothill Road. She noted that a few years back, a decision was made to keep Dublin Canyon Road narrow to restrict development, which has resulted in traffic problems. She pointed out that the City should have the capability of responding to that issue should it happen on Foothill Road. It was moved by Mr. Brandes, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that Resolution No. 90-109 be adopted, after making the findings set forth in Exhibit "C" of Staff Report No. 90:250, certifying that the Environmental Impact Report has been completed in compliance with CEQA and that Council has considered the information in the Final Environmental Impact Report. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Butler ABSTAIN: None Mr. Brandes asked Mr. Roush is there would be other conditions relating to the cancellation of the Williamson Act that he found appropriate other than those in the Staff Report. Mr. Roush replied that Council could incorporate Mr. MacDonald's proposed findings to support the conclusion that the contiguous pattern of urban development is present if the Council agrees with the statements. Mr. Tarver indicated that he could not make those findings. He added that the development was premature and the unnecessary conversion of agricultural land was not in the public's interest. Ms. Mohr commented that the General Plan reviews have identified the full range of housing needs for the City ranging from large to low income lots. She pointed out that the west side of the Foothill Road corridor and other hilly agricultural areas have always been considered to meet the large lot needs, primarily because density in these areas is logically less than that in the flatlands. She stated that there were other large lots, other than the Garms property, that are waiting for annexation but that it would not be logical to wait until those are annexed. She supported the cancellation of the Williamson Act. It was moved by Mr. Brandes, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that Resolution No. 90-110 be adopted, approving the application of A-M Homes for the cancellation of the Williamson Act Agricultural Preserve Contract and including in the Council records the findings required by Government Code Section 51282 that the Garms project would provide a more contiguous pattern of urban development than the development of any other proximate uncontracted lands. - 14 - 6-19-90