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Came Cox referenced her previous inquiry regarding incentives being negotiated with Costco. She opined that if Costco or the developer pay no impact fees for infrastructure, it is a gift. She asked about other incentives being offered and noted that residents deserve transparency. Katelyn Theobald commented on Costco and its effect on small businesses. She noted that job creation in relation to Costco, is a myth and stated that big box stores return far less money to the community, than small businesses. She urged Council to protect small businesses. Bill Wheeler, Black Tie Transportation, reported that he is part of a group called, "Citizens for Active Growth," which is currently collecting signatures on the initiative to limit the size of big box stores. He reported that, in speaking with many business people in the community, many feel that the City Council and the Planning Commission are being dismissive of their concerns. He added that the business community is concerned about plans to build a massive retail business on Johnson Drive without reviewing impacts to existing businesses. He stressed that the citizens of Pleasanton should have a voice in the matter. Bill Lincoln thanked voters who have mailed in their ballots and voting "No" on Measure K. He encouraged residents who are not yet registered to vote, to do so, urged them to vote "No" on Measure K and listed reasons supporting a "No" vote. Mark Priscaro spoke regarding fallacies in the claims of 'Vote No on Measure K" supporters. He reported that voting "Yes" makes 90% of the project area permanent, public, open space, with two miles of trails, accessible to all. He addressed a reduction in the number of homes being proposed as well as other facts in relation to the proposed project, and urged residents to vote "Yes" on Measure K. Justin Brown stated he is speaking as an individual Pleasanton resident and commented on a recent opportunity for residents to tour the land that is the subject of Measure K. Homes will be built in the flat areas of the property and not on the hill. He mentioned plans for the area to be designated permanent, public open space and encouraged residents to vote "Yes" on Measure K. He added that voting "No" does not stop the development of the land but rather rejects and delays what is in the best interest of the City at large. He noted another opportunity to tour the land and encouraged residents to attend. County Supervisor Nate Miley presented a commendation to the City relative to Safe Medication Disposal and thanked the City's Police Department for hosting a disposal site. He commended the City for taking leadership on safe drug disposal by hosting a drop-off location. Adam M. asked regarding the City's policy relative to medical marijuana and asked when residents can expect a dispensary in the City. Mayor Thome closed public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 15. Public Hearing: PUD-104-01M/PUD-81-22-15M, Workday, Inc. - Consider Planned Unit Development Major Modifications to construct a six-story, approximately 410,000-square-foot office building, parking garage, and related site improvements at 6110 and 6120-6160 Stoneridge Mall Road. The proposed modifications would replace the previously-approved plans to construct a six-story, approximately 430,000-square-foot office building, two parking garages, and related site improvements. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 May 17, 2016