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the company involved being the same company that developed the Golden Eagle development and the history of that project. He suggested putting the item on a reserve basis until more definitive examination of the property is conducted. Ms. Ayala asked Mr. Swift to confirm that the City had it's own consultant look at the project. Mr. Swirl said that all of the work of the applicant's geologist was peer reviewed by the City's geologist. Mr. Glenn said he still had major concerns about the City having a credible and independent party looking at the project. Ms. Michelotfi said the City does have an independent study made by a reputable finn. Mayor Pico said he feels comfortable with the high standards of the City. Ms. McKeehan said the City goes through an extensive process of selection of peer review consultants. This consultant has an excellent reputation Larry Nebel, 8102 War Glory Place, Pleasanton, is concerned about the water level computations and changing the grading and the direction of the water flow. He also is concerned about the proposal of four lots and the placement of one of those lots impacting his view corridor. Patrick Currin, speaking for the applicant, discussed the five year process beginning with PUD-97-01 as a comprise measure stemming from litigation. The issue was how to present the geological information compiled and reviewed, and showing that it was appropriate and safe to build on the hillside portion of Oak Tree Farm. The answer is what is being discussed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. The important thing tonight is to correct the errors that have happened in the past. He urged Council to certify the SEIR and to certify it as originally drafted by staff without the amendments of the Planning Commission. Robert Ward, One Maritime Plaza, 18th Floor, San Francisco, 94111, said the ridgeline under study since the Berlogar Line was drawn has been one of the most extensively studied pieces of land in the City of Pleasanton. Conncilmembers should have the confidence that they know a great deal about this because of the geotechnical review. He recommended the conditions that were sincerely added, but unnecessary at the Commission level, be approved as originally drafted. Ms. Michelotti said staff recommendation is for certification of the revised SEIR and for the one year of groundwater monitoring and the elimination of the Berlogar Line. They have not included some of the conditions that are being referred to as a staff recommendation. Pleasanton City Council 6 08/07/01 Minutes