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Councilmember Mohr stated that a court house is traditionally in the down- town area, however, she felt this use fits comfortably within the Office set- ting, and because the parking and security issues have been adequately ad- dressed she will support the proposed court house in Hacienda Business Park. Councilmember Wilson stated the convenience of having a court house in Pleasanton is a great advantage. He wanted it made clear that no prisoners would be held overnight in the jail cells. Judge Ronald Hyde assured,him that there would be no overnight stay of prisoners. Mayor Mercer asked if the facilities would be made available for other public functions at night. Judge Hyde stated that there are plans to hold night court several nights a week, however, if the facility is not being used by court activities, it would be available for other public functions. Mayor Mercer stated that there were no problems when the Court House was located in Pleasanton on Angela Street several years ago, and he did not anticipate any problems with it being located in the Hacienda Business Park. Councilmember Brandes stated that Hacienda Business has been very careful- ly planned; Council has taken extra precautions regarding this unique park. He stated that many uses had been talked about for the park but a court house was never contemplated, and he did not feel it would have been included. He felt a court house in Hacienda Business Park is inappropriate and out of place. He felt because of economic reasons, an empty building has been of- fered for lease by the developer for use as a court house. He felt a court house should be constructed on existing public property. Councilmember Bran- des commended Judge Hyde for his efforts in trying to solve an unacceptable situation in Livermore, which should be resolved by the County. He stated it is his strong opinion that a court house in Hacienda Business Park is inap- propriate; that it is a major modification to the use of the park and should go through the normal public hearing process; and that Councilmembers are in- correct in not allowing this matter to be considered through normal channels. He asked that the record show if there is ever a problem that he was not in support of the court house in Hacienda Business Park. Mr. Bill Godfrey, Alameda County Police Officer, reprsenting Sheriff Plum- mer and Judge Hyde, assured Council there will not be any prisoners held over- night in the facilities; this Court will be abiding by the restrictions es- tablished by the State Board of Corrections. It was moved by Councilmember Wilson, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, directing Staff to approve the Minor Modification to Z-83-192, Callahan, Swee- ney, and O'Brien (Z-87-299), as presented in Information Report 87:71, subject to a condition that no prisoners are to be kept overnight. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmember$ Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Brandes ABSENT: Councilmember Butler It was moved by Councilmember Wilson, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Council take no action regarding the proposed Municipal Courthouse in Hacienda Business Park, in which case staff will treat the use as an "office", thus permitting the use and allowing the minor modifications; and directing staff that any facility where any prisoners are kept overnight is not an of- fice and would constitute a violation of the PUD and Development Agreement. The roll call vote was as follows: 219 6 - 7-7-87