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trip percentage and clarified all the single trips were accounted for in the model. He also explained the project model is fully validated but is not included in the report due to its length. Lastly, he reported new developments in Dublin are included in Pleasanton's model. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, the IKEA transportation assessment identified increased traffic volume in Pleasanton which was mitigated through improvements and working together with other adjacent municipalities. City Traffic Engineer Tassano advised he works on many local projects to ensure there are no traffic impacts to Pleasanton. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini clarified the City received 300 letters in regard to the revised Air Quality analysis that was released in July of 2019. He further clarified only 14 letters contained substantive comments on the actual analysis itself. The remaining letters received were either in support of or against the project with 85% in support. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dolan advised the project does not have residential zoning but would need to be evaluated for high-density housing and would have to go through the Housing Element process. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, City Traffic Engineer Tassano clarified the difference in the level of service was due to the reported traffic volume difference. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini clarified building heights in the Municipal Code have not changed since 2017. Councilmember Brown clarified for the record the JDEDZ could generate $250,000 for the Pleasanton Unified School District. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Finance Director Tina Olson clarified property tax revenues are shared between Pleasanton, the County, and other local agencies. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini clarified firearm sales were not discussed in the 2019 uses, however, Assistant City Manager Dolan agreed the location was not ideal for firearm sales. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini clarified the transportation fee methodology is based upon generated trips. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dolan clarified the City and Costco are splitting the costs for the study fees. City Manager Nelson Fialho clarified the Development Agreement outlines the contributions from the City, from Costco, as well as the future developers in the area for infrastructure improvements and right-of-way acquisitions. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Associate Planner Luchini reported Costco agreed to install 10 electric vehicle charging stations. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dolan advised developers are required to pay traffic impact fees when permits are pulled. He further clarified Costco is fronting two-thirds of the estimated infrastructure improvements with the City funding the other third attributed to the northbound Interstate 680 on-ramp improvements from all traffic impact fees the City has collected from development in the City. Assistant City Manager Dolan clarified this is a separate agreement and is not a traditional capital engineering project. He further clarified Costco cannot take occupancy until all work is completed. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 February 4, 2020