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Chamber of Commerce Meeting Notes <br /> August 11, 2010: 18 chamber attendees and 4 City staff <br /> Director David Stark started the meeting, and began with self introductions around the table. <br /> President /CEO Scott Raty asked for an economic analysis of the effects of CalGreen, based upon a <br /> reasonable estimate of actual activity in the City. <br /> Pam Hardy was concerned about the continual elevation of the level of compliance that the Planning <br /> Commission requires for projects that come before them above the state mandated requirements. <br /> Janice Phalen asked about the costs of green building, particularly compared with other cities. <br /> Planning Commission Chair Arne Olsen responded that the Planning Commission has asked for <br /> additional requirements, but usually only for the very large custom home type of projects. <br /> Janice Phalen suggested that staff craft a list of known and anticipated future development projects. <br /> Jan Batcheller also expressed concern about the economic effects of these requirements. She spoke of <br /> favoring the carrot versus the stick analogy, asking if fees could be reduced for those choosing a higher <br /> level of compliance. <br /> Gary Schwaegerle asked if the Pleasanton Downtown Association or the Pleasanton Heritage Association <br /> was involved in the outreach process. <br /> Sharrell Michelotti asked how these requirements will affect historic properties and additions, and also <br /> had the same concern as Pam Hardy regarding the Planning Commission. She also suggested that some <br /> form of education be provided for the public. <br /> Zone 7 Public Information Specialist Boni Brewer asked if these regulations were consistent with the <br /> State mandated water reduction requirements. <br /> Pam Hardy also expressed her concerns about the ever - increasing Energy requirements mandated by <br /> the Energy Commission and the increased costs associated with them. <br /> Commissioner Olsen asked that the complete list of electives be included in the presentation, so as to <br /> clarify that applicants will still have many choices for their designs. <br /> Meeting Notes 8/11/2010 Chamber of Commerce <br />