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existing schools. He believed a school at Del Prado would solve the overcrowding. He did not believe that a church was the most appropriate use of the Del Prado property; only an elementary school would be approp~'iate. Ms. Michelotti requested clarification of Mr. Evans' Del Prado scenario. She was informed that Donlon and Walnut Grove student enrollment would be reduced and that the same number of new schools would be needed whether at the Stoneridge site or the Del Prado site. Steve DuBose, 5760 Hansen Drive, indicated this problem has been on-going for ten to twenty years and he urged a decision to be made now, whether the land be a school, park, or sold. Gary Schwaegerle, 189 W. Angela, asked what was the price of the land and inquired about the zoning of the property. He then discussed traffic impacts of various uses for the property. Ms. Acosta indicated if the City chose to buy the land, an appraisal would have to be done. The School District representatives did not volunteer its asking price. Robert Reed, 2777 Calle Alegre, indicated his house directly faces the property. He realizes the property will be developed in one way or another. He indicated his choices in order of preference were school, park or church. He was opposed to any kind of high density housing. He believed the land went to the School District from developer fees and the City is responsible for overseeing the developer fees. The purpose of the dedication of land or fees was for a school, not to support the general operating funds of the School District. He believed this gave the City authority of deciding what to do with the land. Chuck Eddinger clarified that at the time this land was bought, there were no developer fees in Pleasanton. The School District bought the land out of its general fund; it was not given to them by developers. The Stoneridge site was purchased from developer generated fees. Sue Evans, 5610 Paseo Navarro, asked the Council to help preserve the only elementary school site left on the west side of Pleasanton. She did not believe the School District followed the proper process to declare the property surplus. She believed demographic information was not evaluated and accused Superintendent Bill James of sending out misinformation about the site. She urged involvement of the parents to stop the overcrowding of the schools. She objected to the politics involved in the School administration. She believed this is not just a Del Prado issue, but a community issue. She referred to the formation of a group called S.O.S. (Stop Our Overcrowded Schools) and gave a phone number to contact. She urged Council to stop all staff meetings with the School regarding a park next to the Stoneridge site. She reiterated the need for a school at the Del Prado site to stop the overcrowding. She questioned what happened to the funds from the $85 million bond issue. She urged Council to retain the current zoning for the Del Prado site. 12/06/94 - I0 -