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Mr. Weinstein acknowledged the potential for parking to be a little more constrained. However, taking into account the proposed use, existing tenants, some intensification of use in Suite 50, and an additional 3 to 4 guests at the project site at any given time, he felt there would still be adequate parking in the area. Councilmember Narum asked why the stipulation that facility vans would load, unload, and park at the rear of the site was not a condition of approval. Mr. Weinstein explained that as part of the project description, it is covered under the standard condition requiring that the project operate in accordance with the project description. Councilmember Narum said she visited the site and her own parking analysis seems to support staffs. Councilmember Pentin asked and Mr. Weinstein confirmed that the CUP process does not indicate a request for exceptions or variances. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Rodney Loche, Northern California Director of Community Development with SVS, explained that his team specializes in identifying job opportunities for people with developmental challenges. As part of this process they work to break down existing barriers which includes assisting with in field and online job searches and applications, interview preparation and assisting employers in understanding the value of people with developmental disabilities as employees. In the last 2 years SVS has assisted with more than 25 job placements in the Tri Valley at companies including Toys"R"Us, Chili's, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market, Safeway corporate offices, Ross Corporate offices and Whole Foods. He introduced SVS student Jon Myers. Jon Myers stated that he was just hired to water plants at Orchard Supply Hardware in Dublin. Mr. Loche explained that in addition to helping their clients secure employment, SVS' case managers put together transportation and time management plans, provide vouchers to help pay for uniforms, assist with completing orientation and actually stay with the employee full-time throughout their first month to help them learn their job duties. Susan Leonhardt, Director of Business Administration with SVS, stated that she specializes in locating and developing sites for program offices. SVS has 75 offices located throughout California serving 5,000 adults with developmental disabilities. The proposed project location meets all criteria and is consistent with other program offices located throughout the state, which are primarily located in office parks and retail spaces. SVS is seeking to open a Pleasanton office to meet the need for adult daycare services for developmentally disabled residents in the Tri Valley. She stated that client safety is a top priority for SVS, as evidenced by their numerous commendations from CARF, the leading independent nonprofit accreditor for health and human services. SVS provides constant supervision with a client to staff ratio of 3:1. SVS' Direct Service Professionals receive 16 hours of orientation, 3 days of job mentoring, 20 hours of crisis intervention training, CPR and first aid certification and 4 hours of monthly follow-up training on related topics. She stressed that SVS is committed to being good neighbor and feels certain of its ability to win over Mr. Ruddick and any other concerned parties once they witness high quality of service provide. Vice Mayor Brown asked and Ms. Leonhardt confirmed that she had referred to the facility as an adult daycare. Peter MacDonald, SVS, stressed that the good neighbor policy is something that SVS takes to heart and they are all committed to ensuring that Mr. Rudick's fears do not come to pass. He said that staff did an excellent job in addressing the issue of parking. He noted that in addition to staffs own City Council Minutes Page 7 of 13 May 5,2015