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Mayor Thorne noted the matter cannot be discussed, as it is not on the agenda, but requested that staff consider it. Sandy Yamaoda, a Member of PleasantonVoters.com, addressed the organization's mission, City Council's upcoming workplan priorities meeting and a request by a developer, SteelWave, to add planning of 900 plus homes and non-residential development in East Pleasanton to the priorities list. She felt the project will negatively affect already-impacted schools and crowded streets. Kelly Cousins urged the City Council to not place the planning of a massive residential project on the east side, on the workplan priorities list. She added the list has enough important projects identified, for the next two years and that the project will negatively impact the City in terms of traffic, congestion, already-crowded schools, safety and quality of life. She added the push to plan the project is not in the best interest of Pleasanton residents and urged the community to speak up regarding the matter.• Julie Tusta spoke in opposition to the City Council prioritizing planning and using valuable resources for a massive residential project on the east side. Before considering the project, the City must recognize the negative impacts of the current housing boom. She expressed concerns with traffic, congestion and overcrowded schools and said the City needs to catch up with infrastructure improvements before planning such a project Mayor Thorne closed public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 12. Review of Hacienda Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Owens Drive Traffic Circulation Mike Tassano, Traffic Engineer, thanked members of the public for their patience in receiving this report, and displayed a PowerPoint. Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan addressed the history of the matter including a lawsuit by Urban Habitat, details of the Settlement Agreement, the three properties included in the Hacienda TOD, creation of a taskforce to set forth drafting guidelines and development regulations, joint workshops with City Council and the Planning Commission, altering Owens Drive and key elements to creating a successful TOD. Mr. Tassano addressed opportunities and challenges of widening Owens Drive, anticipated delays, adjustments, modifications of the median to separate crosswalks of 10 and 20 seconds and circulation before and after the two-stage crossing modification, displayed a video showing the latter and presented conclusions. In response to Mayor Thorne's question, Mr. Tassano reported staff will continue to monitor the area and addressed models used in reviewing the issue. In answer to Councilmember Pentin, Mr. Tassano addressed the maximum number of pedestrians and cyclists that the median could hold at any one time. He added that the Iron Horse crossing was constructed in 2014 and did not affect the intersection. Councilmember Pentin noted that reduced speeds were also a goal in the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian plan and commented on BART's commitment relative to the area across the street. Councilmember Brown wondered why so many residents signed a petition against the plan, if it is such a good one. Mr. Tassano felt that people are frustrated because of previous delays, are concerned that delays are increasing and are frustrated with parking. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 7,2017