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it did not matter how much is done, as not everyone will be happy with the decision. If the project has impacts, the question is whether the impacts are worth it and can they be mitigated significantly enough to balance bringing the property into the City. Other jurisdictions do not have the impacts Pleasanton has, and to her, the question is whether or not the Council wants to lose Staples Ranch. If the Council concludes it can do nothing, they are saying the project doesn't belong in the city at all. The County has an obligation to its population and the Council's are similar; to consider the benefits. This property is an asset to the County and we should be honest about whether we want to partner or acknowledge that the impacts are too great. She felt there was a way to work it out. Tracey Miller felt the Council's promise to fix the regional traffic plans of SR 84 and I-580 should be completed prior to opening Stoneridge. Nancy Allen felt Stoneridge Drive extension should not be done just because someone will pay for it, what matters is extending the roadway only if it is in the best interests of Pleasanton. She believes Stoneridge Drive should be extended because 1) it improves traffic flow even in the short term; 2) it gets cars off side streets; 3) extending Stoneridge Drive with Staples will reduce traffic times, pollution; 4) Stoneridge is part of a larger plan and there are negotiations going on. The agreement should be signed so connection to Livermore and Dublin Boulevard is built. There also should be some commitment with SR 84 before the building would happen. Dave Walden supports the entire project; Stoneridge Drive, Staples Ranch, and thinks it is about time to make this happen. Eileen Armstrong opposed Stoneridge Drive extension. Cindy Cook asked the Council to uphold the MOU, and not allow the Stoneridge extension until regional traffic mitigations are in place. She has a call to action for the Mayor to re-introduce the initiative of an East Side Plan before any major development is considered in this area. She said her daughter has discussed the topic with her fifth grade class and she read a letter into the record regarding what would happen if Stoneridge Drive is extended. Eric Strickland requested the Council hold the commitment made to time the Dublin Blvd., I-580 and SR 84 prior to the extension. Laura Olson, Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council to include the full build out and completion of Stoneridge Drive to EI Charro Road as an option in the Staples Ranch Development Final EIR and related planning documents. She cited benefits of the project, said there has been ample technical study, and said the Chamber will help to turn the attention of the entire region to the ultimate expansion of SR 84 for the benefit of Pleasanton and the entire Tri-Valley. Rick Aschenbrenner, CEO, Continuing Life Communities, said they plan to own and operate the senior component of Staples Ranch, there are over 100 Pleasanton seniors who have made cash deposits to reserve a place at Stoneridge Creek and 400 more in surrounding areas, and some were still present who raised their hands. In response to Mayor Hosterman's questions about delay of their project, Mr. Aschenbrenner noted they would have been in place two years ago had they not been delayed politically. Steve Dowding questioned the County of Alameda's deep affection for the City of Pleasanton such that it is willing to give the City $6 million. Naomi Jones urged the Council to vote yes on the Stoneridge Drive extension to EI Charro Road. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 17 February 24, 2009