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Mr. Picketing also asked that construction of infrastructure improvements be tfu:ed so as not to interlUre with the major Fairgrounds events. He supported construction of the fire station as part nfPhase I. Ms. Ayala inquired about the master plan for the Fairgrotmds and any change in future uses. Mr. Pickering indicated the master plan is in progress and a consultant has been retained. Future uses are unknown but consideration would be given so as not to duplicate public uses on the Bemal property, such as a cultural arts center. Mr, Pico pointed out that the Fairgrounds is owned by Alameda Coumy and Alameda County had approved a significantly dilli:rent project with 2500 homes, etc. Alameda County failed to address environmental issues regarding the Fairgrounds. He asked why the Fair Board didn't challenge the Coanty's approval of the environmental impact report for the original project. Mr. Pickering could only address what had happened during his tenure. Ms. Ayala felt Mr. Pico had a good point. Mr. Swift said the City's E1R addressed all the issues raised by Mr. Piekering and referenced mitigation measures which have been incorporated in the current conditions of approval. For example, condition 16(b)(4) specifically requires notice of the Fairgrounds activities be provided to purchasers; another condition specifically requires that construction not interfere with the major activities of the Fairgrounds and identifies the Good Guys, Scottish Games, the Fair, and other major activities. There is a process for the City to review construction activities to make sure access to the Fairgrounds is readily available. Lance Reinke, 3471 Deanis Drive, did not believe the Greenbriar proposal was the best deal for the City of Pleasanton. He believed Council had prmnised the residents a vote prior to any project approval on the property. He felt the San Francisco proposal was far more masonable and would have included the much needed 18-hole golf course. He did not think the Happy Valley course will ever be built. The City should follow its General Plan and he felt some Councilmembers were making changes to the General Plan. Pleasanton should meet the housing needs of Pleasanton as well as the general Bay Area as set forth by ABAG. Pleasanton has a history nfworking with developers to provide the amenities the citizens now enjoy. The use and funding for the 330 acres proposed by Greenbriar will lead to bitier squabbling among Pleasanton residents. The City currently provides minimal support for its parks and sports parks. The citizens are forced to rely on fund raisers, private contributions, and volunteers to keep the parks in condition for play. How can the city affurd to develop new public areas without developer support? He did not feel this pmposai was what the City needed. He wanted an 18-hole public golf course; a nine-hole course will not do. The City has lost Pleasanton City Council 7 08/21/00 Minutes