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measured sustainability indicators and asked that it be part of a sustainable development concept and reflected in Land Use Program 1.1. Councilmembers voiced their support for the program change. Councilmember McGovern requested the addition of "sewer capacity" and that "water quality" include "availability." Councilmember Sullivan suggested this be looked at as more of a policy statement, with the opportunity for staff to return later with a full list of indicators. Mr. Fialho concurred, stating that the policy will evolve as measurement indicators are developed. Councilmember Sullivan noted that Program 6.1, referencing the East Pleasanton Specific Plan, makes no mention of open space, greenbelt buffers between Pleasanton and Livermore, or wildlife corridors. He reiterated Councilmember McGovern's request that the language be clear in that it does not confer any entitlement. Mr. Fialho provided the following amendment, which the Council supported: "Although the General Plan map indicates several types of land uses that may be considered in the specific planning process, this General Plan confers no entitlement to any future development of land in East Pleasanton." Referring to Program 12.2 on Page 2 -32, Councilmember Sullivan requested that the Civic Center Master Plan concept include the possibility of a transit oriented plan incorporating the Civic Center, ACE Train Station, and San Francisco property. Councilmember McGovern expressed her concern with the lack of open space and plazas. She noted that the latest survey of the Bernal property indicated support for the plaza at Tully's and how something similar would be appreciated in the downtown area. She requested assurance that maintaining the vitality of the downtown character with plazas and open space would be a priority. Mayor Hosterman said that would undoubtedly be part of the discussion. Mr. Fialho said the General Plan's new concepts for mixed use provide clarity on that intent and that it is one already embraced in the master planning process. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio read from the General Plan that "a major goal of the master plan should be to foster..." She asked for stronger language, stating that "should be" holds no meaning nor specifies any intent. The Council supported the amendment: "A major goal of the master plan should consider transit oriented development including public open spaces and plazas, and add to downtown vitality." Councilmember Sullivan voiced support for TODs when they provide a true mixed -use and walk able community. He voiced concern that rezoning the entire Hacienda Business Park as mixed use gets away from that concept and raises issues with growth and sustainability. He concurred with Councilmember McGovern that it would be more appropriate to rezone only the portion of the park that is centrally located to transit. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio questioned whether that change could carry any ramifications. Mr. Roush said that under the current Housing Element, the city has a commitment to rezone property to accommodate the remainder of its RENA allocation for the 2009 planning period. This cannot be done until the General Plan is amended to allow for that use. While a smaller portion of mixed -use designation would allow for that rezoning, the Housing Element is due for revision. Recent changes City Council Minutes Page 9 of 15 July 21, 2009