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community for the purpose of nurturing the concept of peace. He proposed that the commission visit schools, offer lectures, sponsor writing contests and in general promote Pleasanton as the premier city of peace in this country. Mayor Hosterman said it was a lovely idea and they would see what kind of response the community put forth. Cathe Norman read the names of the 45 soldiers killed in Afghanistan since the last reading. Franni Goldstein said her home, which abuts the Stoneridge Creek development, has been surrounded by construction for the last 20 years. She said it was her understanding that the Stoneridge Creek developers were limited to construction hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., though she recently learned that the City also granted them permission to work on Saturdays. She said construction often begins at 6:30 a.m. and that with the addition of Saturdays, she has no opportunity for quiet enjoyment of her home. Mayor Hosterman said it is the City's job to ensure that residents are not impacted any more than absolutely necessary and also that the development project is able to move forward. She asked if Ms. Goldstein would be amenable to sitting down with City staff and the developer to reach an agreement that meets everyone's needs. Ms. Goldstein confirmed. Councilmember McGovern asked what is allowed under the conditions of approval. Assistant City Manager Bocian stated that the conditions of approval identify general construction hours as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Councilmember McGovern asked and Mr. Bocian confirmed that the conditions of approval also state that if complaints are received relative to Saturday construction hours, the Director of Community Development may modify or revoke the Saturday construction hours. She said this is exactly what she had feared when the project was approved and hoped that staff has taken to heart that this is a problem. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 23. Confirm Appointments to the Ad-Hoc East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force Planning Manager Janice Stern presented a brief report, stating that staff is seeking confirmation of the proposed task force appointments. Per the Council's direction, staff reached out to local homeowners associations and has received designees from all those identified, with the exception of Stoneridge Park. Staff also advertized for the at-large positions to be appointed by the Council and received 16 applications for the 5 seats. The task force will be comprised of members of the Planning, Housing, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, representatives from all neighborhoods impacts by East Pleasanton development, major property owners, and the at-large appointments that provide a wider community perspective. Staff will also actively seek input from other stakeholders such as the Pleasanton Unified School District, gravel and mining interests in the area, City of Livermore, Alameda County, Pleasanton Garbage Company, and East Bay Regional Park District. She reviewed the nominated members, noting that Lionstone Group has purchased a majority of the land formerly owned by Legacy but that Steve Dunn of Legacy will remain on as the owner's representative. She asked the Council to confirm the task force members as noted in the agenda report and said staff would return with a nomination from the Stoneridge Park neighborhood as soon as one becomes available. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 July 17, 2012