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that time relating to property values. She said cities are pre - empted by federal law from regulating with regard to any concerns about health effects of these kinds of uses and the City was focusing on impacts to property values. Councilmember McGovern suggested this as something needing revision. Councilmember Sullivan said due to the changing technology he thinks with new technology in place there will be a lot more towers and requests from companies, and supported review and update and to looking at what other cities have done. Councilmember McGovern questioned and confirmed with Mr. Dolan that the subject could be agendized for the Planning Commission for consideration. Mr. Dolan added that there has been a lot of litigation and regulation regarding cell phone towers, and discussed the differences between Walnut Creek's and Pleasanton's current regulations. Mr. Fialho supported review of the existing ordinance and said there are many new federal regulations that pre -empt local government. He suggested building it into the work plan for the coming year. Councilmember Cook- Kallio questioned the case of someone wanting to install a wind turbine on top of their house. Mr. Dolan said wind turbines are currently a prohibited residential use in residential districts. Councilmember Sullivan asked to follow -up on Mr. Norman's request, and asked if any Councilmember was interested in doing something more pro- active for opposing wars, such as passing a resolution. There was no interest voiced of Councilmembers. COUNCIL REPORTS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m., with a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Respectfully submitted, Karen Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 November 16, 2010