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Ms. Michelotti asked him to verify that the statcments of Mr. McKeehan regarding the mitigation issues and the timing were accurate. Mr. Sproul indicated recommendations are made to Signature using LSA's best professional judgment on maintenance and Signature has taken care of the items. Funding has never been an issue. Almost all the recommendations have been completed. There are issues regarding the Foley Pond, Pond 8, and Pond A which are still in process and would be corrected this year. Mayor Tarver asked if the comments of Ms. Lutz were accurate. Mr. Sproul said they were not accurate. Any recommendations for repair were accomplished and a repair was made at the Foley Pond. For ~vhatever reason, someone made changes to the pond and created a new problem. Ms. Dennis asked him to address the comments about the viability of the habitat, what species have been found, and why they are declining. Mr. Sproul said the statement about declining populations catmot be defended. The numbers fluctuate on a year to year basis and that is normal in natural populations. This year appears to be a very good year for tiger salamanders. Every pond has breeding salamanders. The viability is very good. The plan was not ennstmcted around red legged frogs. Nothing was required for red legged frogs by any of the agencies. By coincidence some work done by Signature at the Detjen pond has proven to be extremely beneficial to red legged frogs. In the beginning there were very few red legged frogs in that pond and a very large population of bull frogs. Most bull frogs and all larger predatory fish have been removed and there are now over 160 red legged frog adults in the area. He was surprised the Mr. Sanchez was not familiar with this situation because his staff has been to Detjen pond to hear the red legged frogs. Ms. Ayala asked if Mr. Sproul would meet with Ms. Lutz to review this. Mr. Sproul indicated that if Signature Properties authorized it, he would meet with her. Mr. MeKeehan indicated he would be happy to have Mr. Sproul meet with the Land Trust, not just Ms. Lutz. It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to approve the final map and improvement plans for Tract 7156; to authorize execution of the Subdivision Agreement by the City Manager; and to accept all parcels of land and easements as offered for dedication. Ms. Dennis encouraged Ms. Ayala to go through the process she had in order to get all the information she required and to be assured that the work would be done. Ms. Dennis was very comfortable with the assurances. Pleasanton City Council 11 05/02/00 Minutes