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LETTER 15 <br /> 13,e-ember 30, 2008 g rt I_11V; <br /> Aft 30 <br /> Janice Stem, AICP CITY OF PLcA 1oN <br /> Principal Planner PLANNING DIVISION <br /> 0 immunity Development/Planning <br /> 2111 Old Bernal Avenue <br /> P. 0. Box 520 <br /> Pleasanton, CA 94566 -0802 <br /> Dear Janice, <br /> As you suggested in November, we arc submitting the Spotomo Family's <br /> cu mments on the Draft General Plan Update_ We consider our comments to be important, <br /> especially in light of the recent passage of Measures PP QQ concerning "Save Our <br /> H 11e. People need to be fully aware that these hill properties are privately owned <br /> agricultural lands whose privacy and economic investment must be respected. <br /> For moss references our remarks are mainly for clarification to avoid confusion on <br /> tit; part of the general public. there are a few instances in which we pose questions that <br /> m.ry require rewriting the pasage_ Where history is specifically cited, the Spotorno <br /> name has been noticeably omitted, while others with far less history have been <br /> pr)minently named. The Spotorno Family since 1867 has contributed much to this <br /> community. Such historical citations should be accurate and all inclusive. <br /> It seems in this General Plan Update, agriculture is given an historical nod and a <br /> very brief mention that "some agriculture still exists mainly in the Happy Valley area <br /> but is given no further importance as to how the City intends to continue w support this <br /> wily of life that gave birth to what Pleasanton is today. By way of further information, <br /> wv offer tha following questions and challenges: <br /> How have the work of the Vision 2010 and the Tri- Valley Business <br /> Council entities been incorporated into this General Plan? Al, as co-chair of the 15 1 <br /> Working Landscape Committee, as well as many others put a great deal of time <br /> and effort over the years to devise ways In ensure sustainability of agriculture as <br /> well as of all the amenities enjoyed by the citizens of the Tri- Valley. <br /> Regarding the open space issue. there is a conflict with the sustainability <br /> of agriculture versus predators that has yet to be resolved. Everyone loves the 15.2 <br /> coyotes and mountain lions, but when it comes to protecting livestock, there is no <br /> support. East Bay Regional Parks and Stale Fish and Game laugh when asked the <br /> question, claiming they don't have accurate wildlife population figures. nor do <br />