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does not have to approve a project that does not exist until it materializes. The policy statement would inform the property owner and any developer that Council wants to explore every option. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Brozosky, Mr. Bocian said the Inc/usionary Zoning Ordinance states that if the number of affordable units in a particular development exceeds the required amount, the developer has the option to request that those excess units be used in some other capacity. The Ordinance offers some potential advantages in that it can result in an infusion of funds to a project to try and get affordability on one site where perhaps it could not be gained. Staff's recommendation is a statement that says the City recognizes the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and is open to listening to ideas or concepts that the developer has related to the Inclusionary Unit Credits that are consistent with what is included in the Ordinance. Mr. Brozosky believed Council needed to look at how Lower Income Housing funds are spent. He believed the wording in Option A and the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance is sufficient. He was not in favor of informing the owner that the Council would consider a request for Inclusionary Unit Credits in accordance with the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance for this property since there is no project. It was moved by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mayor Hoaterman, to inform the owner that the City Council would consider request for credits for this site consistent with the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance project, but that approval would be dependent upon further project review. Ms. McGovern could not support the motion, as she believed this statement was included in Option A. · -- The motion died due to lack of support. There was a break at 9:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:19 p.m. 6._bb 2005 Weed Abatement Program. (SR 05:088) Mr. Brozosky recused himself as he as one of the property owners listed on the 2005 City Weed Abatement list. Scott Deaver, Assistant Fire Marshall, presented the staff report. Mayor Hosterman asked if residents could use animals to graze and eliminate the weeds rather than going to the expense of hiring someone to abate the weeds. Mr. Fialho said animals could be used to graze and eliminate the weeds. The Municipal Code does not address this issue either way. The City does not have a formalized process for these types of requests. He suggested residents petition the Fire Department if they are interested in pursuing this option. Ms. McGovern asked if the notifications have been mailed to the owners of the properties asking them to abate the nuisance on their parcels? Mr. Deaver said the notices were mailed to property owners on March 14. Pleasanton City Council 9 04/05/05 Minutes