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Laura Danielson expressed concerned regarding the EPSP and its traffic impacts. Jamie Yee expressed concern regarding the infrastructure required for the development of the EPSP and encouraged City Council to explore funding options and allow a wide application process for the community and non-profit affordable housing developers to be involved. Tom Daggett expressed his support for the item and encouraged City Council to move forward with the EPSP. Doug Miller thanked Council for their support of veterans and expressed his support to moved forward with the EPSP. Mayor Thorne closed public comment. In response to Mayor Thorne's request, Assistant Director Clark restated staff is looking for input and comments from City Council the expectation that it will be brought back at the December 3, 2019 meeting. Councilmember Narum said she was a member of the original task force and noted that there was not a lot of opportunity to have dialogue. She expressed support for the Planning Commission leading the project. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dolan advised the item has not been agendized for the Planning Commission. City Manager Fialho said that as a body, the Planning Commission knows this item is coming and that he will discuss the item with them. Councilmember Brown expressed concern about the water supply and said mitigating the water issue needs to be part of the EPSP. She also expressed over the size of the project and with delegating too much of the advisory capacity to the Planning Commission. She would like to be more involved as a member of the City Council as this project has major impacts on residents. Councilmember Pentin expressed support for the process proposed and felt the Planning Commission will look forward to being involved and that this a good move for Pleasanton. Mayor Thorne said he supports the process and feels the issues expressed will need to be addressed in the EPSP. He would also like the Council to be heavily involved. He noted action on this item will take place at the next meeting on December 3. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember Brown would like to see the Via Espada traffic issue brought to City Council. City Manager Fialho directed City Traffic Engineer Tassano to hold an Engineering sponsored community meeting to solicit feedback from neighborhood residents. He advised the item will return to City Council as a public hearing item in the early part of 2020. Councilmember Pentin would like to see an overall traffic plan be presented as soon as possible. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Pentin reported on behalf of Stop Waste that there is a 53% decrease in bottle redemption centers and there is a big issue with the bottle bill. He encouraged residents to contact their congressional representatives if they have any concerns. He noted that a service ware ordinance was discussed which would require reusable utensils in all restaurants that have indoor dining. He advised it will come to City Council for approval in January. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 November 19, 2019