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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5. Presentation recognizing The Arc of Alameda County on their 60 anniversary and National Developmental Disabilities Month Dick Fitzmorris, The Arc of Alameda County, thanked the Council for recognition of their organization, the 15,000 individuals they serve, and reported that the Alternatives Ventures Program at the Tri- Valley facility in Livermore will be held in July. The program allows clients to get out into the community and take advantage of recreational activities and volunteer opportunities at businesses and non profits. 6. Presentation recognizing March as National American Red Cross Month David Spencer, American Red Cross, thanked the Council for recognizing the work they do. He said their organization is an army of volunteers and offers assistance and support to the many disasters around the world. Locally, they do a lot to address fires and disasters that do not reach headline news. 7. Public Comment Joe Ely asked that the Council endorse Proposition 15; California Fair Elections Act, which is a pilot measure passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor which will enact the system of voluntary full, public campaign financing for candidates for the election of Secretary of State in 2014 and 2018. He provided copies of endorsement forms and a sample resolution of support. Councilmember Sullivan noted that he will be raising this as an issue to determine Council support under Matters Initiated by Council. Cathe Norman invited Councilmembers to a candlelight vigil on March 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to recognize the 2 anniversary of the Pleasantonians for Peace and the 7' anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Fred Norman spoke of the number of military killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and read the names of the 27 soldiers who were killed since the last Council meeting. Karla Brown addressed Council concerning grading on the southeast hills of Pleasanton as it relates to the Oak Grove development and noted that discussions have come up that the houses are not truly placed on the ridgeline, which she takes exception to. Kay Ayala, Co -Chair of the No on Oak Grove Committee, addressed Council regarding the upcoming election for the Oak Grove development plan and the need to relay correct facts to the public. In order to post correct information on the committee's website, she questioned if all of the 51 houses would come to the Council for approval. She believed the Zoning Administrator reviews the proposed homes for compliance with the General Plan and that decision for approval or denial can be appealed by a member of the Planning Commission, the City Council or a member of the public. In addition she asked Council to reconsider their standard operating procedures to have paid representatives speak at the end of all public sessions. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 March 2, 2010