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5. MEEnNG OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5a. Presentation of commendation to Pleasanton's chapter of Soroptimist International for their 50th Anniversary of Services in the City of Pleasanton. Mayor Hosterman read and presented Gloria Bragg, President of Soroptimist International of PleasantonlDublin with the commendation. 5b. Citizen Comments Norman Thomas commented on recent incidents at the Library and referenced how the atmosphere of the Library changes once school is let out. He urged Council to do whatever they might be able to do to assist the library in these matters. Fred Norman thanked Councilmember Sullivan for honoring American Troops by having a moment of silence. He commented on the continued loss of troops in Iraq and asked for a permanent moment of silence at each City Council Meeting. Jack Hovingh commented on the conduct of some of the candidates in the local election. He referenced illegal campaign signs and name calling in the newspapers, and urged for a calling back of a community of character. Andy Jensen advised that he and his wife are caregivers for Mr. Bill Carlson who lives at the end of Sycamore Road. He explained Mr. Carlson agreed to annex into the City when the north Sycamore specific plan was conducted. He noted two years ago Mr. Carlson asked for utilities to be brought to his property as conditions to plan and of the annexation. Mr. Jensen noted he has spoken to various officials for the last two years and they have not been able to make any progress toward this goal. He distributed copies of correspondence conducted over the last two years and requested assistance from the Council. Staff responded since they have become aware of this, in the last 4 or 5 months, they have been working with Greenbriar Community Homes to try to get resolution to this issue; however, not much progress at this point. Staff will continue to work through the issue. Mayor Hosterman asked that if the matter takes too long that Council be made aware of the progress. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 6a. Public Hearing: PAP-95, Stan and Stacey Knight, appellants, consideration of an appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving the appeal by Dennis and Barbara Georgatos of the Zoning Administrator's administrative design review, approval to construct a 180 square-foot covered patio, a 292-square-foot first-floor addition on the rear; and an approximately 1,251 sq. ft. second-story addition over part of the center and side portions of the existing residence located at 779 Mirador Court (SR 06:245) Community Development Director Iserson presented the staff report and gave a detailed overview of the proposal. He indicated at issue is whether an Administrative City Council Minutes 3 November 7,2006