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Steve Baker, member of Pleasanton Economic Vitality Committee and the DSP Task Force, encouraged Council to approve the EIR adjustments recommended by the Task Force at the February meeting. He believed that story limitations should be removed along with the PUD process for all residential development. Tom Pico expressed his concern regarding the flawed process of the DSP in regard to moving the police station and building a large library as opposed to building smaller branch libraries. He encouraged Council to preserve public spaces in downtown. Howard Tsztoo expressed concern regarding proposed building height maximum limits and that residents' concerns are not being heard by the Council. Kelly Cousins, President of Pleasantonvoters.com, encouraged Council to consider limiting the height of residential properties to two -stories for the entire DSP and to further explore parking strategies for downtown. Margo Tarver expressed concerns regarding building height changes within the DSP and encouraged Council to listen to residents' concerns regarding the DSP. Tiffany Cadrette, Executive Director, Pleasanton Downtown Association, expressed her support of the DSP Task Force findings and encouraged Council to approve the EIR adjustments recommended by the Task Force and to further review the right to do business ordinance and additional parking strategies. Peter MacDonald expressed concern regarding the approval of the DSP without a parking strategy in place. Additionally, he expressed concern regarding the influence that residents within 1000 feet of downtown have on the Council decision regarding hospitality guidelines. Isaac Elias supported the EIR adjustments approved by the Task Force and encouraged Council to explore additional residential opportunities within Pleasanton. Zelda Kohn expressed concern regarding the DSP and the potential loopholes and encouraged additional parking strategies. Christine Bourg expressed concern regarding maximum building heights and the design of older buildings, and parking and congestion in the area. Diane Envent asked Council to listen to the voices of the residents regarding building heights, parking and mixed-use designations. Scott Miner expressed concern regarding moving the Civic Center and adding residential use properties. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Council recessed to a break at 9:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:22 p.m. with all members present except for Testa. Council reconfirmed their prior direction as follows: MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Brown to approve the massage establishment requirements item within the DSP. Motion passed unanimously. Testa recused. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 August 20, 2019