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James Kohnen said he is a hopeful resident of Stoneridge Creek. He outlined his involvement in local government, acknowledged the difficult and frustrating task before the Council, and said it is deeply disappointing to see that the approval process will not move forward tonight. He witnessed the concept of high quality retirement living that the Stoneridge Creek development team has offered to Pleasanton and is confident of its viability. He said these dynamic communities are full of people living the retirement dream that they deserve and the type that wishes for his wife and himself. Barbara Hempill said that as a member of the Pleasanton Assisted Living Subcommittee she visited existing facilities throughout the Bay Area, several of which were part of a continuing care community. She said these residents were living longer, healthier, and happier lives; an opportunity that she and her husband saw in Stoneridge Creek. Time is of the essence in order to maintain the self- sufficiency required to become a resident. She urged the Council to approve Stoneridge Creek as soon as possible so that annexation of the Staples Ranch property to the City of Pleasanton can be expedited. Sarah Albert said she is 81, has been accepted as and is ready to become a resident of the Stoneridge Creek continuing care community. She said she grew up in the membership of the greatest generation and is a true believer that responsibility and doing the right thing were, and still are, of prime importance. She urged the Council to continue to follow along with these values, take responsibility, and do what is so right for Pleasanton by approving the project immediately. Yuan Albert said Pleasanton is recognized as one of the best planned and admissive communities in northern California. This project is like adding the final touch to a fine painting and offers the City a service its residents desperately need. He said he suffers from Parkinson's disease and while he is self- sufficient today, there is some urgency in identifying an assisted living facility for his future. He said the project is a clear asset to the City, providing additional employment and tax revenue. John Carroll said he too is disappointed by the additional delay but conceded it is probably outside of the Council's control. He said the bulk of the delay is due to the extension of Stoneridge Drive. He questioned the need to extend Stoneridge Drive now that Livermore has pulled its end of the project and there will be no continuation of Jack London. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 11. Public Hearing: Staples Ranch Consider Supplement to the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment/Staples Ranch Environmental Impact Report Related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Documents (CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, Case PSP -11 (Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment), Case PRZ -44 (Pre Zoning /Rezoning of the Staples Ranch Site) Continued to August 24, 2010 12. Consider a resolution accepting the FY 2010 -11 Mid -Term Budget and Capital Improvement Program Mr. Fialho and the Council commended Mr. Culver on his work. Mayor Hosterman said there are many cities in the State of California who are not faring as well as Pleasanton, and she credited him with much of that. She said the City of San Mateo's gain is Pleasanton's loss and he would be missed. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 June 15, 2010