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*'171 Mrs. Charlotte Severin, 4513 Mirador Drive, Chairperson of the Cable TV Citizens Advisory Committee, stated this committee would like to see a strong base support for public community access and staff for this programming. She advised that 2% of the gross revenue is needed for this support. She stated that the committee unanimously support a public access studio, fully equipped, and available 24 hours a day, under the control of a non-profit corporation to set policy and control of public access in Pleasanton. She stated that the non-profit corporation could be made up of re- presentatives from City staff, school district, and other organizations within the City. She stated that funding for this programming could be reflected in the model ordinance. Mr. Richard Rebholz, 1951 Foxswallow Circle, stated that public access television would not be of interest to him, and he did not feel it would be fair for him to have to pay for it. He stated he did not think Viacom should have to pay for it, so he asked who would Day for this service. He concluded by stating that Viacom provides excellent service. Councilmember Brandes stated that the City is entitled to certain franchise fees which could be used for the community access television. He advised that public access can be used to teach classes between schools, televise City Council meetings and other community meetings and programs; adding there is a lot of merit to this potential. Mayor Mercer stated that Council will look at the bottom line re- garding costs. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public heaping closed. Councilmember Brandes advised that all input received this evening will be con- sidered by the negotiating committee. PUD-84-7, Application of John and Joan Caroline for development plan approval for a 19 unit detached single-family residential project proposed for the aDDroxim~elv acre site located on the north side of Vineyard Avenue opposite Mavis Drive. ~'hls site is currently being prezoned PUD (Planned Unit Development)-Medium Density Resi-1 dential District Consider Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration (Contd. Open from 1-7-85) Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 85:04) dated January 7, 1985, regarding this matter. He stated that staff recommends two conditions be added as follows: (1) that construction of the project not be allowed to commence until completion of the Berna! Avenue to Valley Avenue extension; and (2) completion of sidewalks. in the area. He also recommended that no decision be made on this item until after comoletion of the Vintage Hills land use study. Mayor Mercer declared the continued public hearing open on the application and the mitigated negative declaration. Mr. John Caroline, applicant, 4487 Pleasanton Avenue, stated he and his wife feel this is a great project, with units starting at $79,500.00. He stated he concurs with Planning Commission recommendations and conditions, and disagrees with the conditions suggested by Mr. Harris. The following persons spoke in opposition to this item: Mr. Joe Davis, 447 Mavis Drive, representing residents on lower Mavis Drive, stated they are against the project because of traffic and parking problems that it will create. He stated they also feel there ape too many units on this small, narrow piece of property. 6. 2/12/85