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In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, Brian Schuster, Environmental Science Associates, clarified the two-minute idle time is a mitigation measure to reduce the potentially significant noxious fumes impact of construction. He noted it applies to all construction equipment, including off-road vehicles and relates to diesel equipment. He feels it is important but may be difficult to enforce but will be in the contract with the construction contractor. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, City Manager Fialho advised City engineers and Public Works inspectors ensure sites are being managed in accordance with the mitigation plans that have been approved. He also noted it is not uncommon for the City to stop work on a construction site because some violation of condition or mitigation is not followed. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Mr. Schuster clarified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has emissions controls from Tier 1 through Tier 4-Final, and each level of control represents a reduction in a certain criteria pollutant. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, City Manager Fialho clarified Costco is fronting the portion of the improvements which are attributed to all the other properties that are not yet developing and will be paid back either through the sales tax reimbursement or through the traffic fees that are paid by the future developers in the area. Assistant City Manager Dolan stands behind his staff's ability to complete good design reviews and feels the project will be up to City standards. He further clarified the Costco application is approved at the Zoning Administrator level as part of the streamlining process. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, City Traffic Engineer Tassano expressed confidence that traffic concerns will be mitigated due to the improvements. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Randy Brown, Chairman, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, expressed his support for the project and encouraged City Council to pass the item. Jenifer Murillo, Director Real Estate, Costco Wholesale, expressed her support for the item and noted Costco will add over 275 well-paying jobs with great benefits to the community, generate millions in sales tax revenue, and redevelop and repurpose an underutilized property and a key economic corridor. Michael Lozeau, Laborers International Union of North America Local 304, expressed concern regarding the impact of greenhouse gas emissions and its impact on the workers. Katelyn Mooney expressed concern regarding the Sales Tax Sharing Agreement in the project and feels it does not benefit Pleasanton. Carrie Cox asked for clarification on the number of pumps proposed at the gas station and the number of sold gallons. She questioned if the number of pumps is correct as Livermore only has 12 pumps. Assistant City Manager Dolan clarified there are 10 pumps with two dispensers each for a total of 20 filling stations. Tracy Farhad, CEO, Visit Tri-Valley, expressed her support for the project and encouraged City Council to pass the item. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry. Assistant City Manager Dolan clarified the hotels would be able to occupy their sites earlier due to the level of traffic they generate. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 February 4. 2020