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Vice Mayor Brown referred to earlier suggestions by staff that an EIR becomes obsolete after approximately 5 years. Mr. Dolan clarified that 5 years, as a rule of thumb, is a reasonable point at which to evaluate the data used to prepare the report. Vice Mayor Brown thought this could be especially important considering how other regional development could affect the local community. Mr. Dolan said that has already been incorporated into the Draft EIR. Vice Mayor Brown acknowledged that the proposed school site is allowed by the Airport Protection Area and that the ultimate decision would lie with the state. Nonetheless, she felt that many members of the community would be concerned by a school being situated only 1.5 miles from the runway of small airport. She noted that Mohr Elementary is a bit further away at 1.7 miles. In response to staffs comments that Option 3 would forego the efforts of the Task Force, she said that part of the Task Force's role is to consider whether or not the proposed plan is good for the community and that ultimately that answer might be "no." She requested confirmation that the Task Force is comprised of landowners from the east side who likely stand to benefit from any development in the area. Mr. Dolan clarified that there are 2 east Pleasanton property owners on the Task Force. Councilmember Narum asked if the city is obligated to process any applications that might be submitted under the current zoning, assuming the Council was to halt this process tonight. She requested examples of what that might look like. Ms. Seto confirmed. Mr. Dolan explained that general industrial zoning would allow anything from warehouses to flex space with a combination of office and manufacturing uses. While the spectrum of uses and varieties of employment densities is broad, the use would be less intense than typical office or retail. Councilmember Narum asked how infrastructure for these theoretical applications would be funded. Mr. Dolan explained that certain improvements could be required as part of the development. However, that level of development would never be able to support the kind of major infrastructure such as El Charro Road or the school that is envisioned in the plan. Councilmember Narum asked if development under the current zoning would have a negative impact on any future housing mandates due to the increase in jobs. Mr. Dolan could not speculate but did say it would be less intense than traditional office use. Councilmember Narum asked and Mr. Dolan confirmed that staff felt the Task Force would require one, possible more, additional meetings to complete its work. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. He requested a show of hands from those present to answer the following questions: • Which of the options presented by staff they supported. • Who would support placing any decision on how to proceed on the November ballot, should the Council not be able to reach a majority vote? • Who viewed the current drought as a major reason not to proceed? City Council Minutes Page 6 of 15 May 19,2015