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Mayor Mercer stated that Pleasanton needs a hospital and he would like to see Valley Memorial Hospital build it, however, he felt there should be stronger assurance from Valley Memorial Hospital membership that the facility will be built. Councilmember Mohr stated that when Council refused to give the same con- sideration to Kaiser to waive the assessment district fees it was because Val- ley Memorial Hospital is a community hospital; now she wondered if another health care firm should be considered if they could build sooner than Valley Memorial Hospital. She asked if the entire assessment district fees could be collected from Valley Memorial Hospital if they only built Phases i and 2 of their project. Councilmember Wood suggested requiring a performance bond and put a 5-6 year limit that the project would have to be built. Councilmember Butler stated he felt Valley Memorial Hospital should be -- given more time to succeed; Council has provided them the opportunity and en- vironment so they can make long range plans. He suggested at least waiting until after a vote is taken by their membership on December 30th regarding the plan. Mr. Broadman stated that Valley Memorial Hospital has acted in good faith with the agreement and would not like to have any additional conditions added at this time. Mayor Mercer stated that Council is asking for proof that Valley Memorial Hospital intends to build a facility in Pleasanton. He asked Mr. Broadman to report back after their meeting on December 30th, with the results of the vote on the proposed medical campus plan. He thanked Mr. Broadman and representa- tives from Alta Bates and John Muir hospitals for their presentation. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Mercer moved this item to the end of the agenda. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Bob Persky, 4276 Churchill Drive, requested assistance from Council in trying to resolve a problem that has been going on for a long time in the Pleasanton Meadows area. He stated that at the October 13, 1980 meeting of the Planning Commission, plans were presented by George Oaks for a proposed multi-unit development with access way. Mr. Persky stated he was present at the meeting to find out the density and plans for the access way as well as fencing and trees. He stated that Planning Commission recessed the meeting for five minutes to allow Mr. Oakes and the homeowners to discuss this matter. At that time Mr. Oakes promised that the eucalyptus trees would be removed and more suitable trees would be planted and that the fencing would be replaced. Subsequently Mr. Oakes sold the property, the new owner died, and the develop- ment was turned over to a contractor. Nothing has been done about the trees or fencing. He stated the Minutes of that meeting are sketchy. He stated that the neighbors acted in good faith in not requiring a formal agreement, and would ask now for some assistance or direction from Council as to how to get this matter taken care of. Mr. Leon Collett, 4290 Fairlands Drive, stated he had attended the Plan- ning Commission meeting of October 13, 1980, at which time he was told the - 10 - 11-5-85