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G. Roger Gathers addressed the City Council in opposition to a debate on the war in Iraq Tony Slimick spoke in opposition to Council holding a forum on the war. He referenced campaign promises that were made and how things have changed. He stated he feels several of the Councilmembers have let the people of Pleasanton down. Doug Miller asked the Council to remove the idea of a meeting or discussion regarding the Iraq war from the February 20th agenda. He urged that it should not take place while there are servicemen in harms way. Bob Sanchez addressed the City Council indicating his son is currently serving in the Army and has served in Iraq. He stated the Council should not spend their time or resources on a discussion regarding the war in Iraq. Norman Thomas addressed the City Council expressing that they should not be dividing the community by holding a debate on the war. David Stauffer addressed the City Council and stressed the importance of the City Council focusing on local issues and not federal issues. Mayor Hosterman indicated the issue at hand is not an agendized matter, and it would not be appropriate for the Council to discuss it tonight. A discussion will be held on February 20th regarding details of the proposed forum. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 19. Public Hearing: Consider recommendations for use of Citizen's Option for Public Safety Program (COPS) appropriation and adopt a resolution approving expenditures from the State of California COPS program The City Manager introduced the new Police Chief Michael J. Fraser Chief Fraser gave an overview of the staff report and indicated that State Assembly Bill 3229 established the Citizens' Options for Public Safety (COPS) funding program. These funds, allocated from the State Budget, are distributed to local law enforcement to support line level law enforcement functions. This past year, the Governor has renewed funding for fiscal year 2006/07. The City of Pleasanton has received $132,000 from the State of California. He recommended the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt the resolution approving expenditures from the State of California COPS program funds as noted in the staff report. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: It was m/s by Thorne/Cook-Kallio to adopt Resolution No. 07-090 approving expenditures from the State of California COPS program. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Throne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None City Council Minutes 4 February 6, 2007