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Ms. Harryman noted that there was a question about the Auf der Maur property on Stanley Boulevard and Bernal Avenue. Commissioner Posson stated that to find out about what is going on at Stanley Boulevard and Bernal Avenue, contact staff. Mr. Dolan indicated that that project will be on the Agenda for the July 10, 2013 meeting. b. Renewable Energy and Water Supply Conservation for New Development Brian Dolan stated that he and Commissioner Posson met to discuss some preliminary suggestions to implement energy and water conservation for new development and that they were in agreement on an approach moving forward. He deferred to Commissioner Posson to describe the proposal. Commissioner Posson stated that Daniel Smith, Director of Operations Services, Mr. Dolan, and he met earlier this week to talk about how they wanted to frame this discussion. He explained that in way of background, he had sent a memo to Chair Blank on April 10, 2013 requesting that the Commission talk about renewable energy and water conservation as it relates to new developments coming before the Commission. Commissioner Posson stated that this was really an outgrowth of the Pleasanton Partners application for California Center. He noted that during the course of the hearing and in discussions with the applicant, some conditions were added to the project, specifically in the area of energy and water, in order to meet those challenges or to contribute to meeting those challenges facing the City. He indicated that the applicant agreed to more affirmative measures, such as the installation of sub - meters so tenants were accountable for their water usage, and utilization of energy star appliances to conserve energy. He noted that there were some additional measures that were raised that were not included in those conditions. He indicated that during that discussion, Commissioner Pearce suggested that the Commission have a policy discussion, and that is what precipitated his request to have that discussion. Commissioner Posson stated that in his memo, he talked very briefly about some of the challenges as well as some of the provisions of the General Plan that give the Commission authority to address these issues. He noted that there is a statutory requirement to reduce water consumption by 20 percent by 2020, which goes down to a level of 195 gallons per day per person. He pointed out that currently, the baseline year was 244 gallons per day per person, and the estimate for 2013 is 212 gallons per day per person. He indicated that there is some progress but still some challenges, and it is estimated that when as the 2020 targets come closer, there will be some additional reductions in water use. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, June 12, 2013 Page 18 of 25