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official position that Council is committed to building the bypass road but recognizes that the decision to build it is in another property owner's hands. He believed it was possible to build the road, but was concerned about getting the environmental permits. If that means the City needed to reconsider the density and other issues, that will be reviewed. If it is finally found that the owner's plan is infeasible or unacceptable, at that point the other options for the road can be studied. The City has never absolutely guaranteed the road could be built and if eventually the route is proven to be infeasible, then the City has done its best. Ms. Ayala said staff had selected the proposed consultant because of their expertise on hillside roads. She firmly supported Alternative #1, but wondered if it would be helpful to the property owner to hire the consultant for assistance. Ms. Hosterman supported the Mayor's position. She felt Alternative #4 was a mistake. Alternative #1 is the only one that will get traffic off existing streets and really mitigate the golf course impact. She felt the proposal for the consultant should be set aside until it is deternfined whether additional consulting is necessary. She agreed the development plan should come folwvard first. Mr. Bmzosky wanted to work with the applicant and the City should offer the services of the consultant at City expense to work with the developer to make the bypass road work. He felt that could accomplish the goal faster than just turning it over to the developer. Ms. Hosterman asked how staff felt about that. Mayor Pico said the City is sl~afing in the cost of the road. The City has already done a lot of engineering, geologic and other work on this. He believed it was necessary to see a development plan. Ms. Ayala asked if the consultant could assist the land owner in order to prepare a development plan faster. Mr. Rasmussen indicated staff could work with them on the bypass road. Staff could bring a proposal to do that. Ms. Ayala felt the City owed something to the Spotomos. Mayor Pico did not think the City should enter into a contract with a consultant at this meeting until it is known what the consultant would be doing. Staff should be directed that Alternative #1 is the only viable option and staff should encourage the Spotomos to come back with a development plan. Mr. Brozosky agreed that the contract with Harris & Associates should not be approved today. He wanted to make an offer to make their services available when there is a development proposal. Pleasanton City Council 15 01/21/03 Minutes