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Mr. Sullivan noted that a resident addressed Council previously under the Meetings Open to the Public portion of the agenda stating that one of the council members initiated an item for Council to discuss the Kyoto Protocol, Global Warming Treaty. He clarified that this was not his intent. His intent was to have the City agendize and discuss whether or not Council could take part in the Cities for Climate Protection program. His intent was for the City to do what it could locally to help reduce global warming emissions. 8. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Ms. McGovern provided an update on the recent Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee meeting. She noted that there were three major items on the agenda. The first item on the agenda was the development of the five-year consolidated plan, which is required to receive HUD funding. The Committee discussed the priorities for the region and some of the interesting ideas included some type of transitional housing for single father families, eighteen year olds who are told to leave the family and fend for themselves and additional domestic violence services. She noted that there was also concern about veterans returning from Iraq and other areas of service. She mentioned that the Federal government has also requested performance measurement goals. She reminded Council that part of the HUD funds are provided in the form of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The Federal government is looking at removing this fund and providing these funds to the Department of Commerce. The Committee has requested that local elected officials send letters to their legislators asking them not to support the elimination of the CDBG funds. Mayor Hosterman indicated that she had sent a letter to the City of Pleasanton's legislators. Ms. McGovern continued with her report and mentioned that the Committee discussed the Northern California Community Loan Fund, which is a non-profit loan that provides small amounts of money to help finance and revitalize Iow-income communities as well as affordable housing. The third item on the agenda that was discussed was the 'q'ri-Valley Home Ownership One Stop Shop Clearing House," which will be open in Livermore and will promote affordable homeownership and rental opportunities in the Tri-Valley region. She reported that a Summer Teen Job Fair would be held on Saturday, April 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center. She also reported that a Fishing Derby would be held on Saturday, May 14 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area. She mentioned that the City is holding a youth March Madness basketball tournament, which will be held on Friday evenings, March 11 and 18. In closing, she provided a brief status report on the recent School District Liaison Committee meeting. She reminded Council that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Pleasanton Unified School District Board would be held at the School District on Monday, March 21 beginning at 7 p.m. 9. ADJOURNED TO A CLOSED SESSION __ Council adjourned to a closed session at 10:30 p.m. to continue discussion with legal counsel concerning pending litigation, Sionature Properties, et al. v. Pleasanton Unified School District, et al.; and Siqnature Properties v. City of Pleasanton (VVdt of Mandate). Pleasanton City Council 22 03/01/05 Minutes