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Mr. Roush said this is the intent of the EIR and there is argument that it has already been done with the project's initial approval. He acknowledged that it is subject to litigation, noted the Council has requested a supplemental EIR, and impacts and mitigations mentioned will be part of the forthcoming Supplemental EIR. Mayor Hosterman agreed to support the addition of brief language clearly outlining safeguards to balance the burdens of the project throughout the entire community. Mr. Fialho stated that the Circulation Element includes a number of safeguards it hopes to achieve through build out, including pedestrian safety, traffic speeds, design standards and noise attenuation. All of these are inherent in the dialogue which will occur when the Supplemental EIR is reviewed. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio suggested an institutional addition to Policy 1.6 that states the Council is committed to creating a safe environment on Stoneridge Drive. Councilmember Sullivan agreed but asked that Policy 1.6 still be bifurcated. Motion: It was m/s by Thorne /Cook Kallio to adopt Resolution 09 -312 certifying as adequate and complete the final environment impact report for the Pleasanton General Plan, to adopt Resolution 09 -313 adopting the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and the statement of overriding considerations for the final environmental impact report for the Pleasanton General Plan; adopt Resolution 09 -314 to adopt the Pleasanton General Plan 2005 -2025 and approve items 1 and 2 of the staff recommendation as reflected in the staff report and as modified with the exception of bifurcating the issue of Stoneridge Drive. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Fialho reviewed and confirmed the amendments outlined by the Council. Motion: It was m/s by Cook- Kallio/Thorne to adopt Resolution 09 -315 to amend General Plan Policy 1.6 regarding Stoneridge Drive, consistent with the language of addressing the concerns the community has about safety. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook Kallio, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: Councilmembers McGovern, Sullivan Absent: None Councilmember Sullivan said he supports the regional framework as well as the amendment calling for full evaluation of impacts and mitigations. He explained that his opposition to the policy lies with the exclusion of the provision providing for a public initiative. Councilmember McGovern said she believes approval of the project to be premature. Councilmember McGovern requested clarification on the statement of overriding considerations. Mr. Fialho explained that the 2005 Ozone Strategy assumes much more intense development that contemplated in this General Plan and more robust economic environment that currently exists. These factors, combined with new sustainability policies and programs, may result in much fewer impacts than what is projected in the EIR. Councilmember Sullivan suggested compliance with the Ozone Strategy be used as a sustainability indicator. City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 July 21, 2009