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play yard design. It would also add $500,000 to the costs and could possibly make it impossible to go forward with the project. She urged the Council to deny the appeal and to approve the plan that was approved by the Planning Commission. Mike Berrigen addressed the City Council with concerns on Option #3 with regard to licensing. He expressed concern with traffic being moved to Del Valle. Pastor Beard indicated they believe in the project and have taken a lot of time with members of the congregation, as well as their neighbors, to inform them. He indicated he is disturbed to hear of those who are unhappy with the process and sometimes that can't be helped. He urged the Council to deny the appeal and uphold their plan approved by the Planning Commission. Heather Brillhart commented the fact is that they all have to live together and should be able to work together because people are more important than buildings. She commented on parking issues and traffic and noted their congregation has grown in size over the last few years. She noted the church has not had a positive relationship with Pleasanton Valley Swim Club. She asked the City Council to approve the option that has been recommended by city staff. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. Council took a short break at this time. Councilmember Sullivan believed this could be turned into a model process. He noted his ultimate goal is to find a balance. He indicated he supports what the church is doing, as they are a great asset to the community. He felt the core issue for the neighbors is that the parking lots don't change. He said he is very appreciative of the work the City Manager has done on this project and in coming up with a reasonable compromise in Option #3. It lets the church expand the building in the location and the shape and function that they want it, it allows them to keep the modular school buildings in place so the school can continue to operate until the building is built, and it gives them the orientation and the campus feel that they are looking for. It gives the neighbors the core issues they were looking for by keeping the parking lots the same and doesn't increase the burden on Golden or Del Valle Parkway. He indicated in this case, with this compromise and the additional work that staff has done since the Planning Commission, a balance has been achieved He suggested if Option #3 is selected, a condition should be added that the new parking lot is not connected to Golden and one that would preclude the new Golden parking lot from connecting to the existing Golden parking lot. He clarified a proposed new condition whereby staff recommends a deferred improvement agreement, secured by a performance bond, for the construction of that additional parking area within a two year period of pulling the first building permit for either the education center or the youth center. City Council Minutes 10 March 20, 2007