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and sliding windows installed. The State indicated they simply needed Fire approval and a safety check and he voiced concerns over the Code. Mayor Hosterman reported a Stop Work Notice was issued today and she asked Mr. Iserson to comment on the matter. Director of Planning and Community Development Iserson said in terms of design of the handicap ramp and front yard, the zoning ordinance does not require that type of structure go through design review. Staff is working with the owner of the property to install landscaping and plant material in front of the ramp and paint it to match the house in order to blend in better. Regarding building issues, the homeowner did receive a building permit but never called for inspections. Now that staff is aware the structure was not built correctly, a Stop Work Notice was issued and staff will work to correct the issues with the property owner. Also, the Planning Commission has requested staff return with suggestions on whether or not the City wants to continue not requiring design review on such structures. Victoria DeRossett also addressed Council and expressed concerns related to the assisted living facility. Ralph Cloud, Livermore resident, spoke on the FBO at Livermore Airport and said he served 8 years on the Airport Advisory Commission. He said when aircraft pilots plan a trip, they look at facilities and adding an FBO providing full services by itself will not bring more aircraft to Livermore. There are two full service operators in Hayward, but people come to Livermore because they have business in the area. He said the 15% increase in fuel will add to the economy and will not increase aircraft to have the full service operation. He said the airport brings $52 million annually to the economy of the entire valley from travelers, he noted the economic development link on the City's website identifies the airport as an asset to bring businesses to Pleasanton. Kevin Close thanked the Council for the first phase of the traffic calming with radar signs in Happy Valley, voiced concerns with noise and traffic caused by the Happy Valley loop, suggested putting money toward a bypass road and said the Happy Valley Blue Ribbon Committee finished its charge one year ago. The Council approved their recommendation six months ago, said nothing has been done to date as a result and he questioned its status. City Manager Fialho said the Council did take action to change the alignment and staff has communicated this to the affected property owner who is processing a development application through the City. Staff is also studying the new alignment as part of the EIR and he felt the development application and EIR will come forward sometime early in 2008. Ann Luce said in the last 3-5 years, there has been a lot more noise. She has never complained until November 1 S` where from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. there were non-stop take-off's which she recorded and the noise was unbelievable. She wrote to the airport and they wrote back and said they "...regret she was disturbed by airplane noise, federal law prohibits the airport from denying or limiting access to any aircraft that can safely use the airport on a 24-hour basis. Further, the City cannot impose any noise related regulations, curfews or penalties. Any actions the City can take with pilots regarding aircraft noise must be voluntary in nature. On an ongoing basis, staff provides information to pilots regarding the voluntary restraint from night-flying policy from 10:00 to 6:00 a.m. and noise sensitive areas adjacent to the airport via pilot brochures, letters, meetings and flight schools. Their complaint has been registered.° She felt the City cannot limit the volume of aircraft traffic, said there are no nighttime restrictions because they City Council Minutes 5 November 6, 2007