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Mr. Jim Bruno, Chairperson of the Park and Recreation Commission, stated the Park and Recreation Commission had taken a great deal of time in considering this matter and did not feel they had "tunnelvision"; that they were looking at the recreational needs of 35,000 people in Pleasanton, not 300 tenants of the Valley Plaza complex. He stated that all park fees are needed for the majority of the residents of Pleasanton. Mrs. Susan Gerace, 1790 Orchard Way, stated she was concerned about senior citizens and the recreational facilities and services that can be provided for them. She stated that more developers should be encouraged to provide recreation facilities for their tenants by whatever method necessary to accomplish this. Mr. John Ferreri, 865 Abbie Street, representing Valley Plaza Apartments, stated he felt this complex is worthy of receiving the requested credit, and by doing so will allow a reduction in monthly payments of $60.00 to their tenants. He added that the City will still receive some park dedication fees from the development. Mayor Butler stated he felt Council should receive the City Attorney's view- point as to whether the requirements of the ordinance are met before making any decision on this item. He stated that Council is concerned with affordable housing and that every encouragement should be made to keep consumer costs as low as possible. Councilmember Brandes stated he would oppose any waiver of fees as he did not feel the recreational needs of private tenants should have priority over the resi- dents of Pleasanton who have lived here much longer. He stated that the recreation facilities of the complex are to attract tenants but he did not know if all were necessary. He added that he felt waiver of any fees should be determined at the time of approval of the development, not at a later time. Councilmember Mercer stated he concurred with Mayor Butler, and felt Council should get all the facts before making a decision. He stated he felt this developer should be thanked for the fine recreational facilities he has planned for this com- plex, and he favored waiving a portion of the fees as requested. Councilmember Mohr stated she could not support the waiver of park dedication fees unless the recreational facilities of the complex are open to the public for this use also. It was moved by Councilmember Wood, and seconded'by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 82-363, to deny the waiver of a portion of the Park Dedication in Lieu Fees for the Valley Plaza Apartments, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, and Wood NOES: Councilmember Mercer and Mayor Butler ABSENT: None Location of Fire Station No. 2 Chief Hill presented his report (SR 82:352) dated September 8, 1982, regarding this matter. It was moved by Councilmember Wood, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 82-364, formally approving the location of Fire Station No. 2 site on the property directly east of the Best Center northeastern driveway; on the Daon (Stoneson) property between 1-680 and Stoneridge Mali Road, being .86 acres in size and measuring 155' deep with a 241' frontage on Stoneridge Mall Road, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None 18. 9/14/82