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Joseph J. Brecher, 506 15th Street, Oakland, Environmental Attorney repre- senting Pleasanton Safe Streets Association, stated the Environmental Impact Report on the Del Valle Parkway is inadequate in that it is not properly described under CEQA, there was failure to take mitigation measures, total failure to mention possible alternatives, and artificial segmentation of the total project. He stated he had advised Pleasanton Safe Streets Association that there was sufficient evidence for legal action against the Del Valle portion of the Morrison Homes project. Dudley Frost, representing Morrison Homes, presented the background and history of the precise planning on the Creeks Bend project and the parkway. He stated that additional delay would -increase~costs in the final development. Councilmember Mercer requested the City Council to delay adoption of the ordinance regarding this matter for 60-90 days to allow him time to meet with staff, developer, and interested citizens to investigate possible alternatives that might be a better solution to the safety aspects of the presently pro- posed Del Valle Parkway route. Councilmember Brandes stated that although he voted in favor of the ordi- nance he was agreeable to a 60-90 day continuance of the item in order to allow further investigation by Councilmember Mercer of possible alternatives for a better solution regarding the safety element of the Del Valle Parkway. Councilmembers LeClaire, Herlihy, and Mayor PhiIcox concurred that the Del Valle Parkway had been given sufficient consideration as to alternate routes, that the developer had complied with all requested changes of the City Council, that the Environmental Impact Report was adequate, and that there should be no further delay of decision on this project. Councilmember Mercer reiterated his request for a 60-90 day continuance of this item for additional study and review before making final decision. It was moved by Councilmember LeClaire, and seconded by Councilmember Herlihy, that Ordinance No. 820, approving the development plan for Morrison Homes, PUD-77-2, of a medium density residential planned unit development proposed to be constructed on a 23 acre parcel of land located on the south side of the Del Valle Parkway immediately east of Hopyard Road, zoning for the property being Planned Unit Development (Medium Density Residential), subject to conditions as established by Planning Commission Resolution 1511, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Herlihy, LeClaire, and Mayor Philcox NOES: Councilmembers Brandes and Mercer ABSENT: None SPECIAL REPORTS There were no Special Reports presented at this meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS There were no reports of Boards and Commissions presented at this meeting. 6. 5/23/77