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do environmental review on the PUD ordinances as they come forward. Councilmember McGovem said this is the area of greatest interest to the public and asked staff to ensure they are aware it has not been eliminated. Mr. Fialho clarified that it may not rise to the level of an EIR but would involve significant environmental review to allow the Council to make a determination as to whether or not it is in conformance with the current General Plan. He also noted that while the Council is obligated to consider and act on any application that comes — forward, much of this is market driven. He said it is possible, while there is a motivated task force and set of property owners, it could be a number of months or .even years before the Council sees a project. Councilmember McGovern asked if the Planning Commission or Council has the ability to add to the non -core standards identified by the task force. Mr. Fialho confirmed, provided they do not make the core standards infeasible. Mr. Bocian stated staff is recommending the Council direct the City Manager to execute the Tentative Agreement; authorize Mr. Lowell to prepare the settlement agreement; direct the City Manager to place the agreement on the August 17, 2010 City Council agenda; approve the attached resolution approving enhancements to the existing Non - Discrimination Housing Policies; and authorize staff to begin preparing documents consistent with the Tentative Agreement and Settlement Terms Sheet. Mayor Hosterman opened the hearing to public comment. Public Comments: Patricia Belding, Citizens for a Caring Community (CCC), said her organization would like to congratulate the Council on settling this suit. Taking this action shows vision and leadership and the activities being undertaken to rezone Hacienda are commendable. She said this is a fine first step to bringing housing closer to jobs and CCC looks forward to working with the City on a ^, new Housing Element that will secure sustainability and social justice. Kay Ayala said the citizens should be aware they are losing local control and will have to rely on the Council to retain the two -time voter approved housing cap. She said $1.9 million that could have been used to subsidize affordable housing has been lost to the pockets of lawyers. She stated that three Councilmembers are up for re- election and those same three sided with the developer in the matter of local control. She asked each to explain to the public why they should be trusted following those actions. Cliff Rechtschaffen, California Attorney General's office, urged the Council to vote in support of the Tentative Agreement. He complimented Mayor Hosterman and Councilmember McGovern on their exemplary leadership throughout the settlement process and City staff for their hard work and consummate professionalism. He said that to the great credit of the City, leaders decided to roll up their sleeves and work out a settlement that makes sense for everyone. He thought that with this agreement, Pleasanton would assume a leadership role throughout the state on how to grow sustainably, while retaining the special character and feel of a local community. He said residents can be proud of this agreement and again requested the Council's support. Mayor Hosterman said every single party to this action was ready to roll up their sleeves and work. She thanked him for his efforts and for sticking through the tough negotiations. Mayor Hosterman closed the hearing to public comment. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 July 20, 2010