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Dennis Hood mentioned that he was building a home at 6068 Sycamore Terrace, which is next door to the Bozorgzads and across from the new proposed development. He was strongly opposed to the pedestrian path as it goes from a public street to a private street. He was concerned about the security of his home and the safety of his young children. He was also concerned about potential liability to him and he did not want the privacy of his home negatively affected by people using the path. He noted that there are other trails nearby and he did not believe there was any benefit for the San Carlos neighbors to travel in his direction when the other path is a short distance away. He stated his support of the size and heights of the proposed homes. Vanessa Kawaihau, a Happy Valley resident, said she supports the proposed sidewalk. Initially, San Carlos Way was intended to be an access read through what was once part of the Happy Valley Specific Plan area. She noted that San Carlos Way was originally intended to connect to Sycamore Road, which she supported because it provided a nexus between that community and the proposed high school. She believed this was an adequate area to support walking. She believed the Bozorgzads were aware of the proposed sidewalk connection and had the opportunity to address the privacy issue when their home was designed. Kevin Close, a Happy Valley resident, stated his support in retaining the proposed sidewalk connection and the proposed development project. He pointed out that the 1992 North Sycamore Specific Plan included this sidewalk connection as a pedestrian trail and not a bicycle trail. For added safety, he requested that a three-way stop signed be placed at Sycamore Road and Sycamore Creek Road. Mike Morrison, a Pleasanton resident, expressed his support for retaining the proposed sidewalk connection between San Carlos Way and Sycamore Terrace. Jerry Wagner, a Happy Valley resident, protested the construction of additional homes in the Happy Valley area, particularly the proposed homes that are to be constructed at 446 Sycamore Road, which is a Iow-density area. He commented on the nitrate levels in well water in the Happy Valley area. Gall Olney, a San Juan Way resident, stated her opposition to eliminating the public trail connection between San Carlos Way and Sycamore Terrace. She noted that this battle was fought by her neighborhood when Mr. Bozorgzad was trying to build his home. In September of 1999, the Planning Commission and City Council agreed that the walkway should be retained, but it was stated that the location and timing of this walk way would be determined with the development of the property. She noted that many residents in the Bridle Creek area are in favor of retaining the public trail connection. She believed in neighborhoods being connected for families to be neighborlier, and to keep parents out of their cars when their children wish to play with the neighbor behind the fence. She strongly disagreed with the statement made that the San Antonio pathway and the Sunol Boulevard walkway are adequate. The proposed pathway would greatly be of benefit to the neighbors to enjoy leisurely walks or exercise and getting to know their backyard neighbors, which she believed improves security. She noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission also support retaining the public trail functioning as a typical City sidewalk. She questioned why Sycamore Terrace is a private read, as she believed it is a public easement. She noted that the pathway can be seen from both streets and according to the Police Department, there have been no complaints or Pleasanton City Council 8 03/15/05 Minutes