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At this point questions were raised regarding the zoning and General Plan designation on the parcel of property on the northeast corner of Fairlands and Las Positas. With regard to that same parcel of property questions were raised regarding proposed pathway from the Subdivision to the School as well as the general maintenance of the lot itself. Staff was asked to investigate this situation and provide a brief report to the City Council. Parks and Recreation Councilmember Mercer reviewed the organization of the staff functions of the Department of Human Resources and how it relates to the Park and Recreation Comaission and the Human Services Commission. He also reviewed the tax rate and budget considerations for the benefit of the audience. Councilmember Mercer commended the residents in the area regarding the con- struction of the Loma Alta Park that was recently completed. He went on to in- dicate that the vandalism and maintenance problems in the general area have been significant and since the repairs are ultimately paid for by the residents he stated t'hat the residents should be aware of these problems and report offenders to the Police Department. Councilmember Mercer reviewed the recent action taken by the staff relating to the closing doom of the Aquatic Center. Several people in the audience in- dica~ed that they felt that the Aquatic Center should be reopened and a Petition was presented indicating that in addition to athletic swimming the pool was used for theraputic benefit for handicapped individuals. Staff was instructed to pre- pare a report for the City Council to review at their February 8, 1977, meeting relating to the usage, cost, and ways to cooperate with the School District if the pool were to be reopened again. Some questions were raised regarding the lack of maintenance and lack.of lighting in the Amador Park. Staff responded that in the final analysis this becomes a matter of priority and has to be dealt with at budget time. Planned Commercia~ Development ~. Marris, Director of Planning, reviewed the plans for commercial develop- ment in =he area. He pointed out that no plans have been submitted for the 50 acre parcel owned by Rousseau, south of 1-580 and bounded by Santa Rita and TassaJara Roads. C-S property along oldSanta Rita Road is now developing with some building. currently being constructed. He also indicated that the neighbor- hood ~c..~n~ercial property on the southeast corner of Las Positas and Santa Rita Road ~id not have plans for development at the present time. He reviewed the currear freeway zoning that is located east of Tassajara, south of 1-580, and west of Pemlico, and indicated that at the present time plans had lapsed for the develcpment of this property. Finally, ~. Harris reviewed the proposed hospital development and the plans for offices around the site. He indicated that at the present time no plans have been submitted for this development and that there was no sewer capacity to service any proposed plans. 2.. 2/7/77