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Ms. Ayala indicated that she would be interested in reviewing past discussions Council had regarding the Downtown Specific Plan. She noted that Council had lengthy discussions regarding this property. At that time, she had visions for this property, as it is the gateway to the downtown. She concurred with Mr. Brozosky's previous comments that a special needs use would be an extremely sensitive use to try and remove. She would appreciate input from staff as to what was discussed during the Downtown Specific Plan discussion on this property, in which the use was designated for future park space as it related to the future trails system, which is to follow. She noted that there is a possibility of cost sharing with Ms. Hosterman's idea of a wildlife center. She preferred to keep this site designated for future park use. Mayor Pico opened the matter for public comments. Gary Du Clair, 4254 Vervais Avenue, a next-door neighbor to the property, addressed Council in opposition to staff's recommendation. He pointed out that no parking is available, and that there is no fence between the two properties, which would have to be corrected. Mayor Pico closed the public testimony. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to direct staff to not proceed with discussions with Housing Inc., and continue to investigate uses that fall within the land use designation specified in the Downtown Specific Plan. Mayor Pico believed there is a significant need in the community to accommodate special needs housing. He also believed Council would have a difficult time in finding a place that the neighbors would approve and not object to, no matter where it was determined to be placed. He indicated that he had always envisioned that this site would be used as an open space park. Given the square footage of the house, Mr. Campbell did not believe this property would accommodate that many people with special needs, and believed it was a significant amount of money to spend for that purpose. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Counellmembers - Ayala, Brozosky, Campbell, Hosterman, and Mayor Pieo NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6e Approval of a Consultant Contract with William H. Liskamm~ FAIA~ to assist in the coordination of the Phase II Bernal Property Design Competition. (SR 04:026) Wayne Rasmussen, Principal Planner, presented the staffreport. Pleasanton City Council 30 02/03/04 Minutes