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was in place before bringing in businesses. He complimented Applied Biosystems on its presentation and the thought that went into the reuse of the property. It will bring new jobs for his members and for new employees of Applied Biosystems. He urged Council to support the project. Patrick Greenan, 2731 Spinosa Court, a construction inspection business owner, supported this project. He felt this project will help the economy. Kevin Duggan, 6901 Stagecoach Road #E, Dublin, supported the project. He believed Applied Biosystems has made a great effort to fit in with the City's needs, will bring jobs and benefit the community. The corporation will contribute to the community in many ways and will bring new residents to the City. Mike O'Malley, 3140 Joanne Circle, construction manager, indicated he has constructed buildings all over the Bay Area. As a resident, he is glad to see a company like Applied Biosystems come to Pleasanton and revitalize an old campus. He is glad to hear that Applied Biosystems is widening and beautifying Sunol Boulevard, a major entry to the City and to downtown. He felt everyone should be grateful for the employment the new campus will bring from construction jobs to permanent positions with the company, as well as the benefits to existing supporting business that will benefit from having another 1,200 employees in the City. He urged Council to approve this project and allow it to continue. Ted Rigl, 1802 Plumeria Court, thought Applied Biosystems was quite a "catch" for the City of Pleasanton. The company is a world leader in an exciting area of science and technology and has a reputation as an outstanding employer. It is very active in Foster City. He supported the staff recommendations. Doug Glasco, 5415 Ridgevale Road, has lived in Pleasanton for several years and remembers Sunol Boulevard since he was five. He felt the planned campus is wonderful and will diversify Pleasanton's economy and bring new jobs and prosperity to the area. He supported the project. Peter Nowak, 4318 First Street, a business owner in Pleasanton and new resident, expressed appreciation for the work the Council and Planning Commission expends on new projects like Hacienda Business Park. This is a growing community that is not stagnant. He supported this project. Peter Milliken, 6045 Acadia Court, indicated he has lived in Pleasanton for thirty years. He thought the Applied Biosystems project was one of the most attractive projects he has seen and supported its approval. He submitted a letter signed by several people supporting approval of the project. Their support was based on the following: benefits to the added tax revenue; improvements to Sunol Boulevard; history of good corporate citizenship shown by Applied Biosystems in Foster City; easy access from the freeway for employees without congesting local streets; local employment for existing residents as well as residents moving into the new housing on Bernal Avenue property; the building design is well-integrated into the site to preserve the rural character of the site and the project continues the gateway aspects at the entrance to Pleasanton City Council 9 12/04/01 Minutes