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Councilmember Balch advised 6(a) should be altered in light of Councilmember Narum's discussion about the height of existing buildings. In response to Councilmember Balch, Director Clark advised it does not matter if it reads as "four stories" or "one story higher" and it is important to be realistic relative to the profile of development. More sites would be scored negative with the four-story language because the City has more buildings below three stories. Mayor Brown stated the Downtown Specific Plan states no building can be 15 feet taller than its neighbor. She noted this could be less of a concern in other areas of the City. Director Clark explained this would only apply to high-density housing sites. In response to Councilmember Balch, Director Clark confirmed if they leave 6(a) as is it would help identify additional sites. Councilmember Narum stated they have to be realistic about high-density buildings having at least some component of a fourth story. Councilmember Balch agreed it is important to be realistic about what is already built so there is not a difference in the height of what will be built. All Councilmembers and Mayor Brown approved Categories 6 and 7 as presented by staff. Councilmember Balch moved to adopt the sites selection criteria as altered by the Council. Councilmember Narum seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Narum to adopt the sites selection criteria with amendments of striking 2(c), adjusting 2(g) to one mile, adding a criterion to Category 4 for airport protection areas, and making 4(e) four individual criteria instead of a single four -pronged criterion. The Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember Testa requested City Council explore an ordinance to require voter approval for any Senate Bill (SB) 10 provisions. She requested staff investigate and provide a report to identify any vulnerabilities and risks. She would like to receive feedback on an ordinance for a future initiative. City Manager Fialho stated staff was planning a legislative update after September 30th focused on SB 8, SB 9, and SB 10, but it will include broader discussion. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Brown reported speaking with California State Attorney General Rob Bonta regarding federal and state legislative updates. She reported attendance at the Alameda County Mayors Conference, Joint Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD), two Alameda County Transportation Commission meetings, and a joint meeting with Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA). Councilmember Testa reported attendance at the League of California Cities Housing, Community, and Economic Development meeting and the Livermore-Amador Valley Water Management Agency (LAVMWA) meeting. City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 September 21, 2021