League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
	John Inks Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Mountain View

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What would you do to insure that the City's park facilities and future increases in the City's population are distributed throughout the City to fairly serve all geographical areas of the community?

Just as I now do as Parks and Recreation Commissioner, I would continue to review parkland/in-lieu fee dedications to insure park facilities with new developments are targeted to appropriate underserved areas as much as possible. Since Mountain View is essentially built out, dedications are already reviewed carefully to make sure the distribution is as fair as possible. I would also review special studies for new recreational facilities and master planning processes that depend on public input with an open mind to make sure the entire community is considered.

2. Do you have concerns with the present condo conversion ordinance; if so, what would you do to correct the situation?

Yes, since apartments are the most affordable source of housing. To date there have been several requests including one from the League of Women Voters inquiring as to whether the City is abiding by the existing condominium conversion ordinance (including keeping track of all conversions/demolitions). According to Community Development there is a substantial cushion in keeping with this ordinance wherein new apartments have come on-line replacing some of those dwelling units that have been either converted or demolished in order to offer for sale product.

3. Do you support restoration of Hangar One? And if it is restored, who should be responsible for its use and ongoing maintenance?

As a pilot and avid aviation enthusiast, I support the restoration of Hangar One because of its historical aviation value. Although it would seem logical to seek federal funding for the clean-up, I'm leery of asking for federal funding when federal spending and deficits are out of control. I would suggest a private Hangar One Foundation where I and many others that want to save Hangar One could contribute directly to the restoration and maintenance.

4. Would you support restoration of Hangar One if that would limit the effective restoration of Site 25 as a tidal marsh?

The PCB source for Site 25 is to a great extent from Hangar One; therefore, the ultimate remediation of Site 25 is contingent on remediation of the source PCBs from Hangar One. Thus, there can be no restoration of Hangar One without addressing the PCB contamination source for Site 25. Later this year the Navy will release an update on Site 25.

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