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of Pleasanton's golf course and the development. He also thanked the members of the Happy Valley Blue Ribbon Committee and staff for their continued diligence to work out an alignment for the final section of the by-pass road. Fred Norman addressed the City Council regarding his prior request to have a moment of silence at the beginning of City Council Meetings. He commented on the continued loss of troops in Iraq. Charles Clark addressed the City Council regarding Item 4g, conflicts of interest. He commented that one of the members of the Council does business with one of the organizations that does business with the city. He feels that is a conflict of interest and now that person is running for Mayor. He expressed concern that this issue is not being addressed. Councilmember Brozosky responded that his company sells customer service software to government agencies. He explained his relationships with the City of Livermore Airport and WHEELS Bus System, and advised that the software was provided at no cost and that there are no financial interests involved. Howard Neely addressed City Council regarding the upcoming election and local candidates on the ballot. He urged the community to consider which candidates will be long-term thinkers. He commented on traffic in Pleasanton and the need for better enforcement and planning. Audrey DeHart voiced concerns about the speeding and safety of children, and the noise on Stanley Boulevard. She expressed opposition to putting in an extra lane on Stanley. Mr. Tassano commented on the proposed two-way left turn lane on Stanley. He noted that it would be used to move vehicles out of the lane of traffic whiling waiting for an appropriate gap in traffic to make the turn. City Manager Fialho noted staff is developing concept plans for the roadway, including the sidewalk. When the City is ready to make that plan public the community will be invited to participate. Mayor Hosterman commented there are problems with speeding and traffic throughout Pleasanton. There have been two tragic accidents recently and she shared with the community the necessity for people to take responsibility for their own driving habits. Council member Brozosky noted concerns with the safety of kids and people speeding which is a major problem throughout the community. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 6a. Approved Guidelines for Future Senior Housing Development with the modification to increase the minimum age to 62 and on a case-by-case basis for projects with a minimum age of 55 years of age (SR 06:234) Assistant City Manager Bocian gave an overview of the guidelines in the staff report and recommended that Council approve them as preferred features in any future City Council Minutes 3 October 17, 2006