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Parks Community Services 11. Approved the appointment of Deborah Grossman as City Poet Laureate for the 2009 -2011 term MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne /Sullivan to approve Consent Calendar, as amended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sullivan, Thorne, Vice mayor Cook- Kallio Noes: None Absent: Councilmember McGovern, Mayor Hosterman MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12. Presentation of Commendation to Martha Meltzer 2007 -09 Poet Laureate Councilmember Thorne thanked outgoing Poet Laureate Martha Meltzer and on behalf of the Council presented a commendation to her for her services. 13. Poetry reading by 2009 -11 Poet Laureate Deborah Grossman Connie Post, outgoing Poet Laureate for City of Livermore recognized the work of both Ms. Meltzer and Deborah Grossman. Councilmember Thorne introduced the new Poet Laureate Deborah Grossman and briefly described her achievements. Deborah Grossman thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve and read "Ode to a Bell a poem about the Firehouse Arts Center. 14. Public Comment Kay Ayala asked that the City Attorney update the community on the hearing which will be held this week by the Appeals Court. Mr. Roush noted there are oral arguments scheduled for Thursday morning in the First District Court of Appeals in San Francisco. A three -judge panel will hear arguments concerning the decision rendered in the trial court regarding the validity of the Referendum petition for the Lin /Oak Grove project and issue a decision within 90 days. Ms. Ayala said the ordinance passed last November takes care of hillside protections, the hearing is the final part of the issue and she was glad the hearing was set. She hoped the project will return to the Council with hillside protections in place and that the decision can either be rescinded or sent to the ballot. She voiced concern with a new flyer sent to a select group of residents which reads, "To help us make the new community at Lund Ranch the best it can be. Ted Kaye, Las Positas College Foundation, invited the City Council to the First Annual Los Positas College Leadership Day and discussed the day's events. He said all Tri- Valley mayors have agreed to be honorary chairs and formal invitations will be sent out soon. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 13 June 16, 2009