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Councilmember McGovern said she discussed her questions and suggestions with staff earlier. Referring to Program 1.1, she noted that the General Plan projects a 20 year vision for the City but fails to outline a process for monitoring and measuring quality of life issues. She suggested the Sustainability Program include a process to conduct a biannual study using indicators such as traffic congestion and delay, energy use, water quality and quantity, fiscal sustainability, and air quality. City Manager Fialho confirmed that staff could use sustainable measurement indicators to measure and prepare a biannual report for the Council to consider during its policy discussions. Councilmember McGovern said it would also be helpful to use during the budget process in terms of funding allocation and the preservation of vital community attributes. Mayor Hosterman concurred. Referring to the East Pleasanton Specific Plan, Councilmember McGovern voiced concern that developers may consider some of the placeholders discussed to be entitlements. She asked that the language clearly state there are no entitlements. In reference to the Hacienda Business Park, she asked that the proposed TOD designation not allow for any entitlement beyond the 5 million square feet of retail, commercial, and office space already approved. She also said she would prefer not to designate the entire development as mixed -use and instead suggested that the Council specify the areas appropriate for mixed -use TOD. Councilmember McGovern noted City's plan to implement recycled water and asked when the Council could anticipate a discussion on the related feasibility study. Mr. Fialho said the study would not come before the Council for another 12 to 18 months but noted that there are specific plans for introducing recycled water at the Staples ranch site. Councilmember McGovern said Zone 7 only anticipates it will be able to provide the city with water through year 2015 and stressed the importance of implementing a recycled water plan throughout the city as soon as possible. In response to Councilmember McGovern's concerns regarding entitlements, Ms. Stern directed her to page 2 -32 and noted that it only addresses residential development. Councilmember McGovern asked staff to craft parallel language to address other zoning as well. The Council supported the recommendation. Councilmember Thorne said he has heard considerable public concern regarding the plans for stoplights going in to town. He questioned and confirmed that the Council and public will have the opportunity to weigh in on those before installation. He has also heard concerns surrounding the third left -hand turn lane from Santa Rita Road onto Valley Avenue and asked staff to make sure it is clarified that the issue will not be considered until after the impacts of Stoneridge Drive extension have been learned. Traffic Engineer Michael Tassano said the intersection is identified as a potential improvement, specifically with respect to the turn lane in question. He noted that while it would provide short-term improvement, the General Plan contains a footnote stating that at build out and with the extension of Stoneridge Drive, that improvement is not necessary. Councilmember Thorne questioned and confirmed that there are no immediate plans to perform the improvements. Referring to Program 9.1 on Page 3 -50, Councilmember Thorne asked that support of the Triangle Study be contingent upon improvements to SR 84 between Highway 680 and Pigeon Pass Road. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 14 July 21, 2009