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November 19, 2019, City Council Meeting, Excerpt Minutes East Pleasanton Specific Plan In response to Councilmember Testa, Assistant City Manager Dolan displayed the aerial map of the EPSP and noted the areas the City versus the County. City Manager Fialho clarified that Steelwave had a proposal before the City for a 200-unit subdivision that was slated to be built on the County portion of the EPSP. The project was denied because the EPSP is a priority in City Council Work Plan. In response to Councilmember Brown's inqui ry, City Manager Fialho advised that even though Pleasanton is within the sphere of influence, it does not influence County decisions, and that the City would require repayment for any services it provides to County areas. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, City Manager Fialho advised that through the end of the housing cycle, the City has a certified Housing Element in place. Assistant City Manager Dolan advised the property does not have a transit stop and that City may not have enough units to meet the single-family unit requirements. In response to Councilmember Testa, Assistant Director Clark advised that Ponderosa Homes will be an interested party in the project, will fund the cost of consultant services and provide additional funding for contract staff. Councilmember Testa expressed concerned that public perception is that it is only a housing development. She would like to see all options for the area explored. She noted a resident suggested that the City ask for a FPPC advice letter to see if there is a conflict of interest in this project. Staff noted that previous specific plans have included the use of a developer to fund consultants and has been a proven past practice. Councilmember Testa expressed concern that the Planning Commission may not have the bandwidth to undertake the project. City Manager Fialho advised that the plan timeline may take longer to accommodate schedules. In response to Councilmember Testa, City Manager Fialho advised in the event the PGS facility is relocated the goal will be to keep rates the same. She expressed her concern about allowing residents to vote on the EPSP. City Manager Fialho advised that it could be written in as a policy to the EPSP that a public vote occur, Council would need to provide that direction to staff. Mayor Thorne opened the item for public comment. Jeff Schrader, _Ponderosa Homes, encouraged City Council to move forward with the EPSP and noted it has been a policy in the General Plan since 1996. Ponderosa Homes has worked with the major property owners to halt their plans for industrial uses and have been aligned to complete the development. He cited the current housing crisis supports the development of the EPSP. The proposal is to develop a better plan that will include affordable housing for seniors, veterans , military personnel, families, and families with special needs adult children. He also noted the plan will include a school, road and trail improvements and will be designed and developed to reflect the characteristics and values of Pleasanton.