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conduct a new traffic study to show that all mitigation measures have been incorporated to keep traffic at level of service D or better. Ms. Hosterman noted that when a previous Council originally approved this project, traffic was different than it is today. Mr. Swift pointed out that the development agreement does not allow Council to change the zoning rules like it could on other properties. The zoning rules allow Wal- Mart to expand its building 30,000 square feet without a traffic study. Mr. Campbell asked if Wal-Mart has been a good neighbor, and if it is in compliance with what the City has asked it to do? Mr. Swift said that Wal-Mart is a good neighbor. Ms. Hosterman was concerned about the future potential extension of the Wal- Mart store in Pleasanton and the impact it would have on other businesses, particularly mom and pop stores. Over time, she believed the expansion of the Wal-Mart store would have a negative effective on other suppliers of gardening and nurseries in town. She believed it is important for Council to be careful in recognizing the balance in competition of all businesses in Pleasanton. She asked Council to consider directing staff to conduct an economic impact analysis on how this and other future expansions at other large stores in Pleasanton might affect other businesses, including those on Main Street. Mr. Brozosky asked if Council could discuss and add new conditions, or is Council limited to the aesthetics and the design of the proposed expansion? Mayor Pico said it would be appropriate for Ms. Hosterman to make her request under Matters Initiated by Council. Ms. Ayala asked Ms. Hosterman if she was against the expansion of the Wal- Mart store? Ms. Hosterman said she was opposed to the proposed expansion of an approximately 5,264-square foot stockroom addition and an approximately 5,761- square-foot garden center expansion to the existing Wal-Mart store. Ms. Ayala pointed out that Trader Joe's recently expanded its store. She wondered why this expansion was never appealed. Ms. Hosterman pointed out that Trader Joe's is a smaller business on a local, statewide and global scale than Wal-Mart stores. In order to take care of existing businesses in Pleasanton, she believed it is important for Council to have an understanding of what that balance is and how one store's substantial expansion might have a negative effect on the remainder of the business community. Ms. Ayala stated that she had no problem with Trader Joe's expansion. Mayor Pico opened the public hearing for comments. Pleasanton City Council 6 09/07/04 Minutes