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single source vendor, citing the City of San Francisco's program which included installation standards, quality assurance standards and a negotiated price with varying factors for conditions which was successful. He suggested strengthening the RFQ's qualification process. Mayor Hosterman agreed. Councilmember Thorne agreed, said his interest in using one vendor was for buying power for residents, and supported approval of the program. Councilmember Cook-Kallio agreed and supported approval. Mayor Hosterman questioned the City's status with ICLEI and the City's carbon footprint. Ms. Yuan-Miu said staff is currently pulling together data for them. Councilmember McGovern supported moving forward, and confirmed there were a number of solar contractors in town, and believed that multiple vendors would still provide good pricing. Motion: It was m/s Sullivan/Thorne to accepted report on implementation of a Solar Cities Program, developed jointly by the Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore, to promote the installation of residential photovoltaic systems and authorized development of graphic design and outreach material for the program, as amended to explore opportunities for enhanced pricing power. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Mayor Hosterman suggested the Municipal Code be reviewed regarding additional fines for dangerous dogs. City Attorney Roush believed the matter was a complicated one. He said a hearing was held and the conclusion was that the dogs are well-confined. Staff can review the ordinance; however, he believed it was more a responsibility issue than an ordinance issue. Councilmember McGovern requested copies of the ordinance be provided to Councilmembers and questioned how many times a dog can bite a person before it is deemed dangerous. City Attorney Roush said the first bite was not reported and there were extenuating circumstances. The second bite was different and that was when the vicious dog hearing was initiated. Councilmember McGovern questioned the hearing process and confirmed the public could take it to the Superior Court. Councilmember Sullivan referred to the California Splash site and the Park District is going through another planning process about what to do about the site. The approval of the site was not subject to voter challenge and he asked to look at rezoning the property to what it was originally so that whatever project comes forward, it would be a referendable project. City Attorney Roush discussed the zoning and use permit, said he has discussed whether the project can be rezoned in such a way that particular uses would be subject to the PUD Development plan provisions rather than the use permit. Councilmember Sullivan asked for staff to calendar the matter on a future agenda, and City Manager Fialho suggested having a meeting with East Bay Parks first Liaison Committee and then return with information to the Council. City Council Minutes 9 February 5, 2008