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not be within City boundaries. Mr. Gardener stated the Committee is currently looking more towards local tree-planting methods. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Community Development Director Clark confirmed CAP 2.0 would give developers a suite of policies in determining whether projects can move forward. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Community Development Director Clark stated they could consider CAP 2.0 compliance be specifically included in staff reports. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Ms. Martin elaborated how cost savings can refer to both saving citizens money on their energy bills and being an action selection criterion for the Committee in implementing a measure. Mr. Gardener added the associated benefits, including customer savings, would be included in the cost analysis of any new measures, linking the two elements.Associate Planner Campbell added more to this effect will occur in the next stage of the CAP 2.0's development. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Ms. Martin clarified GHG emissions could be reduced by either transitioning drivers into a more efficient vehicle or moving from a single-occupancy vehicle to public transit should Pleasanton choose to enhance those services. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Ms. Martin acknowledged while some goals are measurable such as emissions and cost, some goals are qualitative, like public health. She stated definitions would be assigned for these categories, as would a potential action improve, be neutral, or hurt public health This would be considered when assessing a potential action and assigning a priority score. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiries, Mr. Gardener clarified they do not expect hard data from COVID-19 soon, but they can anticipate certain behaviors moving forward, such as a long-term shift towards remote work reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). He stated they tend to be cautious on quantifying those changes until certainty emerges and data becomes available. Associate Planner Campbell explained any changes in VMT data will be monitored and rolled in as the program continues over time. Mayor Thorne opened public comment. Becky Dennis expressed her concerns over the plan focusing primarily on emissions reduction and not focusing more heavily on carbon sequestration goals taking advantage of Pleasanton's ranchland and the rising retail costs of carbon. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Councilmember Pentin praised the groundwork thus far on CAP 2.0. He expressed hopes of CAP 2.0 neither becoming too unrealistic in its goals nor becoming onerous like CEQA. City Manager Fialho clarified the need for feedback and not a motion. Councilmember Testa stated she is impressed by the work done thus far and endorses the concept of carbon sequestration. Councilmember Brown stated she is excited by this project and is pleased Dublin and Livermore are doing the same work. She is looking forward to implementation, expressing concerns over items like leaf blowers and lawnmowers which have no catalytic converters or exhaust filtration and produce substantial GHG emissions. She is also looking forward to the public educational component and hopes it is used regularly instead of just sitting on a shelf. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 13 November 17.2020