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Motion: It was m/s by Hosterman/Sullivan to approve Option 1. Councilmember Cook-Kallio questioned and confirmed with Mr. Knoedler that Option 3 allows the developer to amend the application, thereby speeding up the process for the developer with Home Depot going away. She said even if the City finishes the General Plan in November, to have an outright denial of the project requires him to start all over, thereby increasing the amount of time by another 6-8 months and she did not support Option 1. Councilmember Thorne agreed, said he could agree with Option 3 as long as there is a clear understanding that if the developer comes back before the General Plan is done, chances of getting an approved project is diminished. But, if the developer wants to take that risk, he confirmed with Mr. Knoedler they would like the opportunity to proceed. Councilmember McGovern supported Option 3 with the stipulation for credible information. She said the original plan was a nice gateway to the community and there are things that can be used from that which can continue to make it better. Councilmember Sullivan said the motion was to select Option 1 and the second motion was to have the second reading on Home Depot and deny it, which are two different things. Mayor Hosterman asked that her motion be amended to state regardless of what option the Council supports, staff will bring the application back on the Consent Calendar to deny it, which eliminates Option 3 as a possibility. The amended motion failed by following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Sullivan, Mayor Hosterman Noes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Thorne Absent: None Motion: It was m/s Cook-Kallio/McGovern to approve Option 3 to table the project in order to allow the applicant to work with the community to identify appropriate uses for the site and to amend and re-submit the application with tenants that provide value to the adjacent neighborhoods and broader community while minimizing impacts. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Thorne Noes: Councilmember Sullivan, Mayor Hosterman Absent: None Abstain: None Mayor Hosterman called for a break 9:00 p.m. and thereafter reconvened the meeting at 9:08 p.m. 18. Accepted report on implementation of a Solar Cities Program, developed jointly by the Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore, to promote the installation of residential photovoltaic systems and authorized development of graphic design and outreach material for the program Assistant City Manager Julie Yuan-Miu, recognized Scott Baker who worked on the program over the last year, gave the staff report, said Council directed staff to increase community awareness on the benefits of installing PV systems and to develop a marketing campaign which City Council Minutes 7 February 5, 2008