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Reverend Ron Culmer, St. Clare's Episcopal Church, expressed his support for developing the East Pleasanton Specific Plan and work towards developing more affordable housing. Linda Mandelini, President, Eden Housing, expressed her support for developing the East Pleasanton Specific Plan and encouraged the development of affordable housing. Vaughn Wolffe spoke to City Council regarding Cryobattery Liquid Air Energy Storage, encouraged City Council to investigate high-speed rail as traffic on 1-80 continues to grow and encouraged the City to develop more affordable housing. Kelly Mokashi expressed her support for a more comprehensive process to solve the complexity of the issues surrounding the EPSP. She encouraged City Council to develop a decision-making process that includes yhe public. Kelly Cousins expressed her opposition for developing the EPSP without having the City's RHNA numbers. She expressed concern that Planning Commission meetings are not transparent enough for public scrutiny. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dolan advised the Housing Task Force meetings were not televised and was unsure about a recording. Councilmember Brown noted they, along with the Planning Commission meetings, are open to public. Nancy Krakauer expressed her concern that Ponderosa Homes was involved in the planning process and expressed her opposition for developing the EPSP. Jennifer Whitehouse expressed her support for developing the EPSP and encouraged the development of affordable housing. Evan Shelan expressed his support for developing the EPSP and encouraged City Council to continue to make progress for Pleasanton. Terry Young expressed her support for developing the EPSP and encouraged the development of affordable housing. Cliff MacDonald expressed his support for developing the EPSP and encouraged City Council to plan for the future. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, City Manager Fialho reported the City does not have a plan with Ponderosa Homes. Dale Bowman expressed his support for developing the EPSP and encouraged City Council to develop affordable housing for veterans. Bob Russman expressed his support for developing the EPSP and encouraged City Council to plan ahead of the RHNA numbers. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, City Manager Fialho advised the Housing Element will look at additional sites for RHNA development and the EPSP will be included. Mark Linsky expressed his support for developing the EPSP and encouraged City Council to plan for future growth. Kathy Layman, President Sunflower Hill Board of Directors, expressed her support for developing the EPSP and encouraged the development of affordable housing for special needs residents. In City Council Minutes Page 6 of 14 February 18, 2020