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bank loan to buy the property and rely on developer fees, although there may be only 150-300 units built each year. Mr. Moran felt that was a risky financing proposition for the School District over the long term. These kinds of influences don't help the School Board make prudent decisions and put together long term plans that work. Recently a Planning Commissioner said there would be no more housing permits approved unless there is a fourth high school. That is politics with a baseball bat. The School District is the one responsible for opening the schools in the fall and providing facilities to handle all the students that regismr. They have done a good job at that. He hoped the City Council will keep all these considerations in mind when considering the developer fee agreement and work to help the District do the best job it possible can. Vicky Reinke, 3471 Dennis Drive, indicated she has attended School Board meetings and some of the School Impact Fee Committee meetings. Her concems are that the financial programs of the District are kept intact and that actions are not taken that will affect the ability to provide for the students. The discussion of amending the facilities list on Exhibit B could lead to litigation and that could stop funding for the building that was intended in 1992. There is also discussion about a fourth high school. There have been many parents and teachers opposed to this and she believed that has not been decided by the Board. She was concerned about putting funding in jeopardy for expansion of the existing high schools. It was her understanding that the School Board makes the final decision on a cash flow shortfall, but Council has an influence on the decision because it is a partner in the agreement. She asked Council to listen to the community before a decision is made on a cash flow shortfall and to make sure the District does not lose any funding. Joseph Russo, 6772 Paseo San Leon, indicated he has been following the School Board meetings and the subject of a fourth high school as well as the funding that might come from developer fees. He believed the School Board should obtain funding through bond measures on the ballot. To try to obtain additional funding from the relatively few newcomers to the community through additional fees or costs for school facilities that currently exist and a student population that currently exists seems like an odd way to fund new school growth. A lot of people move into town and do not settle in new developments. He reiterated his desire for a bond measure. There being no further speakers, the item was continued until after a joint session closed session with the School Board. Item 6c Public Hearinl~ reffardin~, Weed Abatement Pro~,ram 2000. (SR 00:110) Fire Chief Stewart Gary presented the staff report. Mayor Tarver declared the public hearing open. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Pleasanton City Council 7 04/18/00 Minutes