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Councilmember Narum concurred with most of what was said. While she maintained some concerns related to parking, she expressed disappointment in the appellant's absence and said she could support the project. Councilmember Olson commended the Commission on its work and stated his support for the project. Mayor Thome said he felt that the applicant, their architect and the Commission were all very responsive to the concerns expressed by the appellant. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/ to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 15-748 denying the appeal if Gary Hirata, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval for Administrative Design Review approval to construct a 1,200-sq. ft. second unit with an approximately 317 sq. ft. one-car garage at 547 Sycamore Road, as filed under Case No. P15-0010. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS INITIATED - None COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Thorne reported that he and Councilmember Olson spent the past week visiting with the state legislature. They shared the letter regarding the impact of water availability on housing allocations with everyone they met and received a mixed response. While there is no possibility of a new bill coming forward, Assemblywoman Baker did agree to work with the city in trying to identify a solution. During the general election session, Councilmember Olson asked how they reconcile the continued demands on municipalities to provide housing when the ability to provide people with water is so uncertain. Disappointingly, the response was that California suffers from a housing shortage and water issue will simply have to be worked out. Councilmember Pentin reported attending the first meeting of the Alameda County CCA. The county is currently undertaking a $1.3 million study to determine whether to create a CCA, which would offer consumers the option to purchase from alternative energy sources and perhaps replace PG&E. He voiced concern at the meeting that this would create another layer of bureaucracy that very well may not produce the anticipated results. When he asked if alternative energy sources have been identified within Alameda County he was referred to the windmills and a possible 10 megawatt plant that does not exist today. He will continue to report back to the Council as this progresses. Vice Mayor Brown reminded the public that the East Pleasanton Specific Plan is scheduled for the next Council meeting on May 19, 2015. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. The Council extended 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. Respe- ully s lamiffed, .>• ., , are Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 13 of 13 May 5,2015