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Mayor Mercer stated he was not opposed to a water slide but would like to see it located at the Fairgrounds rather than at Shadow Cliffs Park. He stated he had several concerns regarding the proposed site at Shadow Cliffs Park; namely the pro- blems the gravel pits will create, sewage capacity, not adequate parking, holding space parking on Stanley Boulevard, and additional parking on Vineyard Avenue with trespassing on private property to the Park area. Mayor Mercer questioned the economics of the project to finance all of the proposed improvements by East Bay Regional Park District. He added that Shadow Cliffs Park serves the public as a quiet area and he felt it should remain as such. Mayor ~lercer stated he did not agree with the Envirnomental Impact Report in that people will not stay for the entire day once they enter the Park. He advised he was opposed to the water slide being located at Shadow Cliffs Park and felt that Council should let the developer know their position at this time. Councilmember Wood stated he did not feel the Council should take a position on this matter until after the East Bay Regional Park District public hearing scheduled for tomorrow night, to receive further information and public input regarding the water slide~environmental impact report. Councilmember Butler stated he would like to see this development take place but not necessarily at Shadow Cliffs Park, perhaps at the Fairgrounds. He stated the advantage of locating it at Shadow Cliffs Park is that this is a natural water recreation area. Councilmember Butler advised he was not satisfied with the treat- ment of the traffic problem. He stated that if Council could be shown by the developer that t~isproblem would be alleviated by the completion of Valley Avenue or E1 Charro Roa~ then he would be willing to consider the project at this location. He added he was reluctant to shut the door on the proposal until all avenues had been reviewed. Councilmember Mohr stated she was concerned about traffic and access, and would find it difficult to go along with the project at Shadow Cliffs Park. It was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Mayor. Mercer, that the Council go on record in opposition to the proposed water slide located at Shadow Cliffs Park and that the developer be advised of this position. Councilmember Butler requested that the motion be amended to state that Council is opposed to the project until it can be shown that there are substantial improve- ments in the traffic situation, then Council might come to a different conclusion. After discussion,. it was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Mayor Mercer, that Resolution No. 80-157, stating Pleasanton City Council's opposition to the location of the proposed water slide at Shadow Cliffs Park unless adverse impacts of the traffic can be satisfactorily mitigated by construction of signifi- cant street improvements (i.e., E1 Charro Road or Valley Extension), and instruct- ing staff to advise the developer of this position, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Wood ABSENT: None Mr. Glenn Kierstead, representing the developer of the water slide, stated he felt it was inappropriate for Council to take a position on this matter without having heard the input of the public at the public hearing scheduled for tomorrow night regarding the Environmental Impact Report, nor was it fair to the preparers of the EIR. 3. 6/10/80