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Planning Background The East Pleasanton area has been the subject of planning consideration for many years. During the 1996 General Plan update the area was evaluated by the City, but because much of the land was actively being quarried and/or reclaimed by Hanson Aggregates (formerly Kaiser Sand and Gravel Company) the City chose for the most part to defer land use planning to a later date when the quarrying and reclamation operations were completed and the area became more suitable for development and conservation planning. Upon nearing completion of quarry operations in 1998 with the need for comprehensive planning in the eastern portion of Pleasanton generated by the Ironwood residential development project and Staples Ranch, the City scheduled a planning process for the current East Pleasanton Specific Plan area. However, due to a variety of other pressing planning matters also under way in the City at that time the study was deferred first until completion of the Bernal Specific Plan and subsequently until adoption of the current General Plan, the completion of the Hacienda TOD Development Standards and Design Guidelines, and adoption of the Housing Element. With regard to the upcoming planning process, the General Plan encourages the participation and collaboration of Pleasanton residents and East Pleasanton property owners in land use planning and decision-making, and notes that the planning process should include consultation with Alameda County, the City of Livermore, and Zone 7 Water Agency. Baseline Report In July, 2011, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Rasmussen Planning to complete a Baseline Conditions Summary Report for the East Pleasanton Specific Plan Area. An administrative draft has been prepared and covers the following topics: • Pleasanton Planning Guidance • Other Agency Planning Guidance • Adjacent Area Specific Plans • Plan Area Property Owners • Surrounding Land Uses • Roadways and Other Infrastructure • Environmental Conditions • Constraints and Opportunities The Baseline Report will be available to help educate any consultants or future Task Force members as to existing conditions in this area and planning issues. More detailed information on environmental topics will be prepared for the Environmental Impact Report on the draft East Pleasanton Specific Plan. Page 3of7