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would go through discretionary review minimally by the Planning Commission and most likely by the City Council. Staff has asked the operator for a project description to ascertain whether the permitting falls within this category. The property is zoned permitted for a grocery store of about 30,000 square feet and it has very specific restrictions in terms of the hours of operation, hours of delivery, and other ancillary uses. Therefore, the project description would have to be consistent with that permitting. If not, it would trigger a conditional review by the Planning Commission and City Council. If they plan to operate 24 hours or do service deliveries outside of the restriction in the ordinance, then this would trigger a discretionary review. Staff has not received the project description to date and they have not processed the building permit until such time a project description is delivered to the City. Raquel One voiced her concern over Wal-Mart opening on Santa Rita Road, and cited the amount of trash generated from such a store and the need for storm drain improvements. Janice Decker stated that a grocery store in that location may not make sense now with the added traffic from the Hacienda Business Park. Linda Martin spoke in opposition to Wal-Mart opening another store in Pleasanton. Jean Cohen, Political Director, Alameda Labor Council, cited current worker stress and asked for policies that promote the growth of good jobs, a thriving business district, affordable housing and a healthy environment. While Wal-Mart is not the only big box store criticized for its policies, it has become a symbol for much of what is wrong with employers. Pleasanton expects and deserves more for residents and workers, and she asked the Council to set policies to not just create Wal- Mart jobs but quality jobs that can sustain people and raise community standards. Stella Peterson opposed a Wal-Mart store at the old Nob Hill site without a public hearing and an environmental impact report. Banso K. Singh said she works at Safeway at Santa Rita and approval of a Wal-Mart store will reduce hours of workers and result in layoffs, and she asked the Council to look into all impacts. Mark Campbell voiced concerns a new Wal-Mart store will have in the lack of affordable wages and medical benefits, increased noise and traffic, and unfair competition. Silvia Pino said she is an employee of Safeway and is concerned with her elderly in-laws, as having another grocery store will not only impact the environment, but add traffic to those taking their children to and from school. It will also affect jobs and she asked that the public be able to be involved. Angela Willmes voiced opposition to a Wal-Mart store. Anastasia Hooverson requested the Council conduct a public hearing on the merits of the project, voiced concern with the potential amount of traffic, congestion and noise which she felt could not be safely handled by current streets. Steven Robinson cited his experiences as a commuting bicyclist, citing near accidents, the inability to bicycle along the street and having to travel through parking lots. He canvassed 15 people, 14 of whom said they supported the Council taking up traffic issues. Brian Atkins said he rides his bike on Santa Rita Road and voiced concerns with traffic and thanked the Council for addressing the matter. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 16 September 6,2011