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Ms. Beverly Ball, 7510 Homewood Court, thanked Council for their support of the transportation program for senior citizens. She stated this service is greatly appreciated by the many senior citizens in Pleasanton who use this service. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Approval of the Master Plan for the City Owned 37 Acre Parcel of Land on Sunol Boulevard - Including the Proposed 200 Unit Senior Citizen Housing Project Mr. Walker presented his report (SR 84:479) dated September 5,198h, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer opened the meeting to public input relative to this item. Mr. Tim Trusdale, representing Eden Housing, stated he has reviewed the staff report and wholeheartedly concurs with it. He stated this project has been delayed because of consideration of the proposed excursion railroad line, which if approved would cause further delay and redesign of the senior citizen project. He requested Council to move ahead with approval of the master plan for the Corporation Yard pro- perty, as presented in the staff report. Mayor Mercer asked if sale of the piece of property fronting on Sunol Boulevard would impact the senior citizen project. Mr. Tursdale stated that it would not affect the project. Councilmember Mohr asked if the 200 unit number could be increased in order to 'provide more housin~ in this project. Mr. Trusdale stated the number of units could be increased without any adverse impact on the other amenities of the project, and still provide the lifestyle unique to residents of Pleasanton. Mr. Mike McQuaid, 2468 Via de los Milagros, President of the Pacific Locomotive Association, presented a written communication from the Pacific Locomotive Associa- tion concerning establishment of a terminal near Bernal Avenue in Pleasanton that would be used as one end of a historic steam-powered railroad operation between Pleasanton and the Niles District of Fremont. He stated they would like to come as close to downtown Pleasanton as possible, advising that access is important, He stated the project would provide part time and full time employment for Pleasanton residents. He stated he felt the project would be compatible to the senior citizens project. He advised that East Bay Regional Park District is acquiring the involved right-of-way from Southern Pacific in hopes of developing a multi-use trail system that would link a number of their facilities, and that further discussion concerning that right-of-way should be with them. Mr. McQuaid stated that it is the intent of the Pacific Locomotive Association to act as concessionaire, but they do not have any written agreement at this time. Ms. Ilene Weinreb, representing the Bay Area Council, stated this group supports the plan proposed by staff. She stated that an intermediate care facility is appro- priate, and that higher density is needed and is appropriate for this downtown area. She commended staff and Council on this proposed project and urged Council to adopt the master plan for the entire Corporation Yard. Mrs. B. Fox, 863 Bonita, stated that many senior citizens are here tonight be- cause they think that an excursion railroad going through the senior citizens complex is inappropriate. Mr. Bill Herlihy, 816 Abbie Street, stated this issue is important for Pleasanton and its senior citizens. He presented photos of the railroad station in Port Richmond. He spoke in favor of the master plan for the Corporation Yard and the senior citizen project. He stated that funds could be obtained from sale of surplus city property. He reviewed the housing needs, and the need for adequate park and open space, community center, multi-family housing, and intermediate care facility. He urged Council approval 4. 9/11/84