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Ms. Ayala asked if the residents on Alisal Street were left with a better street than before? Mr. Crmbstick said yes. He noted that when staffwas working with the County to secure its encroachment permits, the County informed staff that its standard street section is based on a higher traffic volumes than what the City would use. Because that was the County's standard, a thicker section of pavement was installed on Alisai Street. Mr. Campbell did not believe the trails would be open at the same time the Callippe Preserve Golf Course opened. He asked if there was a timeline as to when the trails would be completed? He did not want the trails to be forgotten in terms of the rest of the project. Mr. Grubstick noted that when staff discussed the trails with the U.S. Forest Service (which may coordinate the building of the trail), it had discussed the timeline. Staff had originally anticipated that access to the Open Space area would be available this summer. As it turned out, this works perfectly with the U.S. Forest Service's schedule to build trails. Staffnow anticipates that the trail will be open along with the Golf Course. Mayor Pico opened the matter for public comments. Gene Jordan, 6305 Laura Lane, mentioned that he lived in the Happy Valley area and was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Alisal Improvement Club. On behalf of the Happy Valley community, he stated that the residents did not sign up for all the risks associated with the work and are not willingly agreeable to share what is being called "unanticipated costs." He believed the unanticipated costs to be a result of poor planning and poor project management. The Happy Valley community is not in line to benefit from any of the work stemming from these extra costs. He reminded Council that there are currently no plans in place to extend water and sewer lines to the community, in spite of the residents being asked to pay for the sewer and water infrastructure costs. The Happy Valley community implores the City to involve the community, specifically the Alisal Improvement Club, to work out the fairest way to fund the improvements to the golf course and the Happy Valley area. Vince Barletta, 6290 Laura Lane, President of the Alisal Improvement Club, noted his concern about the costs and what it meant to the Happy Valley community. He was pleased to learn that the City was looking at a 20 percent increase; however, his cost when the original publication was put out was about $88,000 for sewer and water services for his residence. The cost has since increased to $105,000 and could potentially increase to $200,000. He pointed out that most of the Happy Valley residents could not afford that. He noted that most of the Happy Valley residents are excited by the progress on the golf course and the eventual prospect of safe water and sewer. He noted his concern with a few of the details in the staff report, and applauded Council for seeking the details behind the $4 million dollar increase, as he believed it identified some potential troublesome costs that the Happy Valley residents might eventually be sharing Pleasanton City Council 15 02/03/04 Minutes