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In response to Councilmember Pentin's question regarding a 9212 report, Mr. Rand indicated Council <br /> should follow the procedure listed, which pertains to the issuance of a 9212 report, and would <br /> synthesize the information contained in the voluminous public record. <br /> Courtney Bouie, Pleasanton, expressed concerns with existing traffic congestion and spoke in <br /> opposition to building a Costco on Johnson Drive. She asked Council to place the initiative on the <br /> November ballot. <br /> Alyssa Schwab, Pleasanton spoke in opposition to building a Costco and asked Council to place the <br /> initiative on the November ballot. <br /> John Nunes, Livermore, spoke in opposition to the Johnson Drive EDZ and asked Council to place the <br /> initiative on the November ballot. He expressed concern that approving an EDZ would facilitate the <br /> building of a Walmart Supercenter and would be a drain on public resources. <br /> Kristen Edwards, Pleasanton, asked Council to place the initiative on the November ballot. <br /> Robin Barnes, Pleasanton, noted he's not concerned about Costco having an effect on his business, <br /> but stated he does not think Johnson Drive is the proper site for it. He suggested placing it at another <br /> location and asked Council to place the initiative on the November ballot. <br /> William Wheeler, Jr., Livermore. noted there is now enough information that the proposed project will <br /> have a negative impact on the citizens of Pleasanton, in the form of increased traffic congestion. <br /> Rather than delay the decision and increase costs, he urged Council to place the initiative on the <br /> November ballot. <br /> Larry Dennis, Pleasanton. spoke in opposition to constructing a Costco on Johnson Drive and urged <br /> Council to place the initiative on the November ballot. <br /> Patrick Follain, Pleasanton. spoke in opposition of including a Costco in the Johnson Drive EDZ plans <br /> due to increased traffic congestion. He urged Council to place the initiative on the November ballot. <br /> Bill Wheeler, Pleasanton, urged Council to place the initiative on the November ballot and not delay the <br /> vote. He added that Costco is not the only and may not be the best choice. He suggested constructing <br /> a "lifestyle" center with restaurants, entertainment and boutiques which can be used by all Pleasanton <br /> residents while still generating tax revenues for the City. <br /> Councilmember Brown asked whether the 50,000 square foot limit is cumulative for the entire EDZ or <br /> per building. Mr. Wheeler stated it is per building; individual business/companies. <br /> Yogash Basnet, commented on increasing traffic congestion in the City and spoke in opposition to a <br /> new Costco on Johnson Drive. He urged Council to place the initiative on the November ballot. <br /> Sandy Yamaoda urged Council to place the initiative on the November ballot. <br /> Mahendra Patel spoke about increased traffic congestion in the City. <br /> Debbie Hudgens expressed concerns regarding increased traffic congestion and spoke in opposition to <br /> a Costco on Johnson Drive. She urged Council to place the initiative on the November ballot. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 7 of 14 July 19, 2016 <br />