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side of the vehicle. She asked if there is any concern about vehicles idling during peak periods and <br /> whether the ambassadors would ask people to turn off their engines. <br /> Mr. Bowlby said that could certainly be done. <br /> Councilmember McGovern asked if the Club Card 3 cent per gallon discount is still in effect. <br /> Todd Paradise, Safeway, stated that Safeway voluntarily removed the 3-cent discount from its program <br /> just recently. He explained that some gas operators complained that Safeway violated gasoline <br /> marketing requirements by pricing fuel under the wholesale price, even though the offer was exclusively <br /> for card carrying members. What Safeway does still offer is its loyalty program, which gives certain fuel <br /> discounts based on purchases made inside the store. <br /> Councilmember Cook-Kallio noted that it is often 20 cents less per gallon to purchase gas in Dublin. <br /> Mr. Paradise explained that this is partly due to zone pricing, which is established by the wholesale <br /> manufacturer, and partly due to the prices set by the operator. He also explained that zone pricing is <br /> based on local street pricing and that an increase in competition, which generally forces operators to <br /> reduce their own prices, can significantly decrease wholesale prices. <br /> Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Sullivan said he would be voting "no" on the project. He referred to page 2 of the staff <br /> report and disagreed with staff and the Planning Commission that an 18-pump fuel station is consistent <br /> with the community character element of the General Plan for the reasons stated. He said the Council <br /> unanimously voted the project down when first submitted and that he could see little difference in the <br /> current proposal. He reiterated his concerns regarding internal and on-street circulation and said he felt <br /> this would be too intense of a use to add to this location. He also expressed concern with the overall <br /> aesthetics of having two 24-hour brightly lit fuel stations and a fast food restaurant at the gateway to the <br /> City. He asked what discretionary review the City has over what is ultimately built in the corner of the <br /> site. <br /> Mr. Dolan said the Council has no discretion unless the property owner attempts to build or install a use <br /> that was not included in the project's approval. He noted that fast food restaurants were not an officially <br /> prohibited use for that project, though the applicant has stated on several occasions that it is not their <br /> intent. <br /> Mayor Hosterman asked if the Council could add a condition of approval prohibiting fast food <br /> restaurants as a use. <br /> Mr. Fialho said "no," not with this approval. With the approval for that portion of the site, the Council <br /> was very specific in terms of the design treatment for the building and included limitations that would <br /> generally not support such a use. <br /> Councilmember Sullivan said he was not terribly concerned about the potential for ground water <br /> contamination. The safeguards identified are in keeping with current state requirements. He said he <br /> was and still is opposed to the project for all the reasons identified. <br /> Councilmember McGovern asked and staff confirmed that the remainder of the site is currently zoned <br /> for medium to high-density residential, not office space. <br /> Councilmember McGovern asked if staff would have an opportunity to assess traffic impacts before the <br /> drive thru location opens. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 September 4, 2012 <br />