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Representatives from Val Vista Homeowners Association were present, indicated their approval of the plans, and had no further comment. Hansen Park Mr. Brooks described the plans for the 6.4 acre park on Hansen Drive and indicated that to develop 4 acres of this park would cost $156,000, which would be in addition to the funds already spent in developing this park. Mr. Brooks explained the increased cost of construction and its effect on the total cost of park development. Mr. Brooks further explained that if this park is accepted the plans will go to the School District in order to integrate park use with school use . Councilman Kinney discussed the grading of the park and stated that it has a severe slope right now. Mr. Dutchover stated that there are no plans for grading except to create a mound for observation. Mr. Brooks stated that to help relieve standing water, catch basins have been created. Mrs. Nancy Eby, 27 Castlewood Drive, explained that as a girls soccer coach, she often found Hansen Park the only available field for practice and expressed concern that a mound would deter drainage. Mr. Jim Bowe, 6595 Paseo Santa Cruz, expressed approval of the park plan and stated that the Homeowners in the area have offered to help defray the cost to the City. Councilman Mori stated that the General Plan allows homeowners the opportunity to participate by planting trees. Century Park Helene Kaplin described the plans for this 3.5 acre park site, which has a developmental cost of $100,000. Miss Kaplin gave a detailed history of the house and explained that the plans try to recreate the house and site as it was in the early 20th Century agricultural period of Pleasan- ton. Mrs. Callie Heinbaugh, 4590 Mohr Avenue, commended the staff, and in particular, A1 Dutchover, for the efforts to inform the residents in the area of these park plans. She further stated her approval of this park and feels it will be an attractive addition to the City. It was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Herlihy that Resolutions No. 73-179, 73-180, and 73-181 respectively approving the General Plans for Val Vista, Hansen, and Century Parks, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Counc'~l~en Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Reid, and Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Re_~port, Re: Minor Offense Court Mr. Campbell presented the staff report. Mr. Campbell stated that one of the objectives of the Police Department is to involve more of the parents of juvenile offenders, which could be accomplished through the establishment of a Minor Offense Court. Chief McCloud was present to answer any questions. Councilman Reid stated that before a program of this nature is im- plemented, certain criteria should be established and sanctioned by the court. He asked the staff if this type of program has been established in other cities, and if so, what have the results been. -4- 11/19/73