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Councilmember Narum advised she is unable to support a density increase based on Traffic Engineer Tassano's concerns. She noted that although there have already been many traffic improvements and there are still issues. She expressed support for a specific plan or master plan for the area. Mayor Brown noted Kaiser's parking lot is also zoned for housing. Councilmember Arkin amended her motion to 50 to 80 units per acre density. She acknowledged there will be traffic impacts that will need to be addressed along with the school impacts. Councilmember Testa accepted the amended motion as a second. MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Testa to include Site 2 in the inventory with a density of 50 to 80 units per acre as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Director Clark inquired if Site 3: PUSD — Donlon should remain in the preliminary inventory for further consideration and if there should be any changes to the recommended density range. She advised the development area is 5.5 acres with a recommended density of 5 units per acre. She advised it was recommended by the Planning Commission to include the site in the inventory. Councilmember Testa moved to remove the site from further consideration citing impacts to the schools and community input. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion. She expressed concern regarding the impact on the schools and does not believe PUSD should sell the land. Councilmember Narum believes it needs to be included in the EIR. She referenced the concerns of the community about building housing on the site but noted they also did not want a school built on the property. She would like to be consistent and make sure all sites that are next to single-family homes go through the EIR. She advised she will not be able to support the motion. Councilmember Balch reported the community feedback is strong but noted PUSD did ask the City Council to include it in the EIR so they can build schools where they are needed. He agreed with Councilmember Narum's recommendation that all sites next to single-family homes should go through the EIR. He expressed support for keeping the site on the list so it can go through the EIR. Mayor Brown advised she heard community feedback from residents. She believes 28 single-family homes would fit the neighborhood. She referenced the annual survey that people are looking to buy homes in Pleasanton. She advised the school board trustees recommended the site be included in the EIR and she is going to support their recommendation. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Arkin to remove Site 3 from further consideration as recommended and noted. Motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Testa Noes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum, Mayor Brown Absent: None Councilmember Balch moved to include Site 3 in the inventory with a density of 5 units per acre for the EIR only. Councilmember Narum seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 27 February 8,2022