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MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Arkin to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 9. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 18. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda. Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Marti Sutton, Rick Schussel, Laura Charteris, Diane McKenna, Anissa, Richard, John Bauer, Ramesh Thiagrajan. Mayor Brown closed public comment. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 19. Review and provide comments on the 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Draft Housing Element, and direct submittal of the Draft Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development Recommendation: 1) Review the 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Update and provide direction on any revisions or modifications; 2) Authorize staff to forward the document to HCD for its required 90-day review, incorporating any recommended revisions as directed. Associate Planner Megan Campbell and Community Development Director Ellen Clark presented the item. City Attorney Dan Sodergren advised that Councilmembers Testa and Balch reside within 500 feet of potential sites on the inventory list. Both received advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and FPPC found that based on exception to the Political Reform Act, the councilmembers may participate in the discussion and decision to approve the list as a whole, general policy decisions applicable to all properties on the list, and general decisions relating to the draft element. However, FPPC noted the exception may not apply to a decision to remove a site that is in proximity to their homes or discussion of parameters to sites that do not apply to the list as a whole. City Attorney Dan Sodergren suggested that sites 25 (Pleasanton Unified School District site) and 26 (St. Augustin site) be addressed separately for questions and decisions due to Councilmembers Testa and Balch living within 500 feet of each of the sites respectively. The City Council asked questions of staff regarding the sites list and draft housing element. Mayor Brown recessed the meeting at 9:17 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:23 p.m. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. The following individuals provided comment: Brian Bourg, Christine Bourg, Lloyce Jaunkalnieis, Tilton Gore, Joseph Hernan, Ahmad Sheikholeslami, Joseph Bousaba, Jocelyn Combs. Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. Councilmember Testa recused from discussion of site 25 as the site is within 500 feet of her primary residence. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 July 19, 2022