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ATTACHMENT 2: PUBLIC COMMENTS From: Diane&Francois Envent [ j Sent:Tuesday, March 26, 2019 5:14 PM To: Mayor and City Council Subject: DSP must reflect public input and process Dear Mayor Thorne and City Council Members, In the recent February 25th Downtown Specific Plan (DSP)meeting, we were sorely disappointed to observe multiple critical departures by the DSP Task Force and City Staff from public survey input, e.g. potential south Main Street/Bernal public space and building height and retail/residential mix preferences. We were also sadly surprised by sudden decision flips from the published draft Environmental Impact Report(EIR)positions,thus raising building heights above the public preference; offering zoning changes outside of the established, standard City re- zoning application process (e.g, Baron's, and the extensive"multi-use residential allowed" designations); and shrinking the retail footprint by allowing ground floor residential behind 50 feet of commercial (e.g. True Value would be reduced by 2/3rds). Such City staff and DSP Task Force behavior unfortunately suggests hidden development agendas, all dependent on the relocation of the Civic Center,the Public Library, and the Police Station,the creation of new streets, and a publicly subsidized hotel supposed"town square". Given the large and irreversible changes to Pleasanton's Main Street and greater Downtown plan area, we must,together, find creative ways to reengage our larger public, beyond business and developers,to review DSP elements and VISION for the future. We respectfully urge the DSP Task Force and the City Council to postpone any voting until after effective public town hall meetings have been attended. We remain available as volunteers to assist in such outreach efforts. Thank you for your time and attention to our concerns. Respectfully, Diane and Francois Envent Pleasanton Homeowners and Residents Retired Professionals 21