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Tom Daggett, 6034 Misal Street, said in the mld-90's the bypass road option that went through his property was discarded. It is now back as Alternative #4. He des~n'ibed his property and the animals in the area. He said he planned for a second unit in the back. It is very upsetting to consider that the City would propose condemning his property for a road to the golf course. He wanted Alternative #4 permanently deleted from consideration. This is all about quality of life and not putting another road through the heart of Happy Valley. Council must find a way to make Alternative gl work. Deirdre Gipson, 6187 Alisal Street, said she hated Alternatives #3 and #4. She only supported Alternative gl. If it is necessary to increase density on the Spotomo fiat land, she could accept it so long as traffic goes onto the bypass road Alternate #1. Kevin Close, 871 Sycamore Road, agreed with all the previous speakers that Alternative gl is the only acceptable bypass road. He said the City has started a development that has no access except through an emergency vehicle access at the comer of Happy Valley and Alisal. He said the current access on Alisal is in his opinion merely Council-approved cut-through traffic through an existing neighborhood. There were no further speakers and the public hearing was closed. There was a break at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Mayor Pico did not think there should be a study of any bypass routes except for Alternative gl. He wanted the Spotomos to be advised that the City wants to complete the Alternative gl bypass road as soon as possible. It would be up to them to complete a development plan and feasibility studies for the road, including costs, as soon as possible. There was a commitment made to the Happy Valley residents. He realized it will be difficult to make the bypass road a reality. He was unwilling to look at any other option and felt those presented were infeasible. The main issue with the original bypass road would be whether the City can get the environmental permits necessary and whether there is a developer willing to advance the costs. Those items were recognized when the Specific Plan was adopted and indicated that using Alisal/Happy Valley would be a temporary access only. He wanted to stay on that course and continue to work with the Spotomos. Mr. Brozosky asked the Mayor if he was saying not to use staff or consultants to work with the Spotomos. Mayor Pico said that was correct. It was not the City's responsibility. If the road is going to be on the Spotorno property, the ball is now in their court to develop a plan for the financing of the road and whatever modifications or changes to the Specific Plan were necessary to make that happen. Anything else is pure speculation. He urged the Spotomos to come forward with a plan that can build the road and allow them to develop their property. He appreciated their cooperation in annexing to the City and he was willing to work with them now to allow development of their property as soon as is feasible. Mayor Pico wanted to take an Pleasanton City Council 14 01/21/03 Minutes