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3. Lloyce Jaunkalnietis, Pleasanton resident, supports public noticing for CUPs which do not adhere to the guidelines. He also requested the Downtown Hospitality Transition Area by First Street include the first row of buildings. He expressed concern about music from a former business where Senro Sushi is currently located. 4. Linda Garbarino, Pleasanton resident, expressed concern about increased noise; the proposed hour regulations; outdoor events; increased parking demand; increased traffic; and policing of the program. 5. Staff received a voicemail message from Diane Boyle who stated that she resides near Barone's and she and her family support increased activities in the Downtown. 6. Melanie Sadek, member of the DHG Task Force, expressed support of the DHG as recommended by staff. 7. Peter MacDonald, member of the DHG Task Force, expressed support of the DHG as recommended by the PDA and EVC. At the November 14 Planning Commission meeting, three members of the public spoke: 1. Andrew Shaper, Pleasanton resident, expressed support for the objectives of the DHG; however, he is concerned about compliance. He requested additional language be added in the text requiring noise monitoring and recording of outdoor music by businesses. He requested residents be notified if an applicant is requesting a CUP modification. 2. Laura Olson, Pleasanton Downtown Association Executive Director, spoke in support of the DHG and the PDA-EVC recommendations. 3. Christine Bourg, Pleasanton resident and DHG Task Force member, expressed support for better business regulations. However, she stated there are many children in her neighborhood that may be impacted by the late night hours proposed on Thursday and their parents may be unlikely to attend these meetings or complain. She believes there will continue to be complaints in general. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A principal purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is to provide information to decision-makers and the public prior to decisions on projects. The Negative Declaration public comment period started November 2 and ends November 27, 2012. In accordance with the CEQA §15070, an Initial Study has been prepared for the project. The Initial Study concludes that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant environmental effect on the environment, and correspondingly, a Page 9 of 11