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Mr. Brozosky clarified his direction would be to take down all the poles, reorient the range 45 degrees and use limited flight balls. Once the easement is obtained through whatever means, then use regular balls. Mr. Wilson said limited flight balls would still go to the GE property even with the reorientation. They go to the same height, just not as far, so the same height fence would be required. Mr. Campbell asked staff how it felt about Ms. Hosterman's motion and whether it was realistic to change the plan in the future, contrary to Ms. Ayala's doubts. Mr. Fiaiho liked the option presented by Ms. Hosterman because it enables staff to build the course without compromising or delaying the current operations at the golf course. Staff acknowledges it would be expected to work aggressively to find a long- term solution to this issue. It would be a staff priority. The downside of doing that is the cost. Any poles installed on the east side will have to be removed in the future if the range is reoriented 45 degrees. Mayor Pico pointed out the cost is $170,000 for the poles and netting. That has been paid for already. The driving range has been graded and everything done except seeding it. That is not a significant expense in this process. He felt the project should proceed with strong direction to staff to try to find a future alternative that could eliminate the south and east side poles altogether. He preferred a motion similar to Ms. Hosterman's with a modification that the south poles and fence remain, but at a lower height, so the impact on the view shed is minimized, but maintain the safety and a reduction in the number of errant balls. He is not a golfer, but he does use the trails and he was concerned about the impact of the trail experience if one must walk through a tunnel of wire. He felt the City was so far along on the project; he did not want to compromise the viability of the course. He believed that building the bypass read over the ridge in the original configuration will be a much worse visual impact than anything contemplated with the golf course. The City has made the investment to build the course and it should proceed. The cost of changing the driving range is not significant, but it would be a mistake to open the course without the range. Ms. Hosterman agreed to amend her motion as Mayor Pico suggested and Mr. Campbell agreed. Mr. Brozosky did not want a tunnel for the trail. He wanted a fence as high as a person on a horse. Mr. Wilson said there would not be a tunnel but rather a fence with a curved top similar to that on freeway over crossings. It was moved by Ms. Hosterman, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to erect the east and west side poles and netting, reduce the height of the poles on the south as far as possible to minimize the impact on the views yet protect the trails and to direct staff to study the feasibility of reorienting the driving range 45 degrees. Pleasanton City Council 19 10/05/04 Minutes