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Mr. Brozosky noted that in the original application, PeopleSoft was given approval to place its own sign on this location. Based on this approval, he believed that PeopleSoft could take down the existing sign and replace it with its own sign. Mr. Swift said that PeopleSoft could remove the existing sign and have a new sign constructed. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Brozosky, Mr. Swift said that the sign is located on PeopleSoft's property. Ms. Hosterman believed it was important for the public to know that the Zoning Administrator makes decisions on a number of these items that do not require Council input. The Zoning Administrator's report for this particular matter stated that PeopleSoft would like to replace its name on a sign on what appeared to her to be identifying Hacienda Business Park. She objected to this as she is concerned with the direction in which the City is going in with regard to signage throughout Pleasanton, particularly having any one corporation utilize its name in such a large way to identify Pleasanton. She objects to the corporatization of Pleasanton, and based upon the brief description in the Zoning Administrator's report, she appealed this matter. She noted that the staff report makes it absolutely clear and includes more information as to the purpose for the sign design review application submitted by PeopleSoft. Now that she has all of the information, she does not have a problem with the approval of PeopleSoft's sign design application. She noted that she has a concern with sign design applications in general, and any time these applications are submitted, she will ask to be given the opportunity to take a closer look at them. Mr. Brozosky asked if the Planning Commission originally appealed the Zoning Administrator's decision? Mr. Swift said that the Planning Commission upheld the Zoning Administrator's decision after it was appealed by the Planning Commission. Mayor Pico noted that he met with representatives from PeopleSoft and reviewed its plans for the sign. Mayor Pico declared the public hearing open. Anthony Alfano, 4500 PeopleSoft Parkway, representing the applicant on its Pleasanton and Denver campuses, noted that he had agreed with staff's suggestion for additional landscaping. He thanked Council for its consideration in the matter. Mayor Pico appreciated PeopleSoft being a corporate citizen within the Pleasanton community. He supported PeopleSoft and its efforts. Pleasanton City Council 9 06/15/04 Minutes