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SPECIAL REPORTS There were no Special Reports presented at this meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Actions Taken by the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, and Planning Commission at their meeting of 1-11-84 Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 84:29) dated January 12, 1984, regarding this matter for the information of the Council. No action was required or taken by Council on this item. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER .~e~uest for Annexations - Happy Valley Area Mr. ~arni~'k presented his report (SR 84:41) dated January 19, 1984, regarding this matter. Mayor Butler opened the meeting for public testimony on this item. The following persons spoke in favor of annexation to the City: Mr. Joe Calabrigo, Land Use, representing the Amador Valley Joint Union High School District, stated that the District has determined the 42.53 acre school site on Syca- more Road to be surplus property. Accordingly, the City of Pleasanton amended the General Plan land use designation on this site from "School" to "Low Density Residen- tial". He stated the District desires to develop this property and the only way it can be done is to annex to the City. He advised that sale of the property is necessary to provide needed funds for maintenance of existing school buildings. He stated that other property owners in the immediate area would also like to annex to the City. He stated he had met with the Happy Valley Steering Committee regarding the study on annexation of the entire area to the City. He stated that while the majority of the homeowners voted not to annex to the City, he felt some alternatives should be considered for those who desire annexation to the City. He suggested a "transition zone" as a valid concept. He also suggested annexation of large amounts of property without 100% concurrence of o~ers, in order that blocks of land could be annexed without it being done piecemeal. He urged Council to consider the concerns of those property owners desiring annexation to the City. Mr. Bob Hagler, Assistant Superintendent of the Amador Valley Joint School District, stated the District would like to annex to the City so that they could then take steps to place their property on the market for sale. Mr. Gary VanWegen, 488 Sycamore Road, stated that he has been requesting annexation of his property since 1981; that he is twenty feet from the City sewer and water lines; he does not feel a pocket is being created if his property is annexed; and that his property backs up to a City street. He stated he had no desire to force anyone into annexation if orderly growth can be accomplished without it. Mr. Lee Sonne, 510 Happy Valley Road, stated he has supported the City for fifteen years, his children attend Pleasanton schools, he spends most of his money in the City, and he would like to be annexed to the City to receive its services. He stated his water system needs expensive repair but he does not want to have this done if there is a possibility of annexation to the City. He stated that his parcel is not large enough to subdivide, and he did not feel that annexation of his property would significantly impact the other property owners in the area. He asked Council to vote for annexation of his property so that he could get City services. He stated he was also speaking on behalf of Mr. Vincent Davis, 500 Happy Valley Road. Mr. Mike Harris, owner of 15 acres of land adjacent to the Lund property, stated he desires annexation to the City in order to develop his property. He advised this area is sho~m on the Pleasanton General Plan as two dwelling units per acre. He added that perk tests are unsuccessful on the land, therefore, in order to move ahead he needs City services. 8. 1/24/84