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there is no interceptor when using a grease trap. Mr. Smith said the ordinance requires an interceptor; however, these cannot always be installed, and a variance would need to be applied for. Councilmember McGovern confirmed the ordinance would apply for all restaurants and businesses that conduct food service operations. Mayor Hosterman thanked staff for working on implementation of the ordinance and confirmed there would be major cost savings given and all cities will be connected to DSRSD. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Mike O'Callaghan said he has been involved with at least 20 sewer failures and not one had to do with FOG, supported the ordinance but voiced concern over cost. He also requested an administrative remedy to challenge the Director's decision be placed into the ordinance. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing Mr. Smith said the California Plumbing Code requires the items to be installed when a restaurant is built, most buildings have been built that way and they may not be maintained as such. He believes there are very few that could have grease traps versus grease interceptors installed, and he said the ordinance addresses costs of installation. Councilmember McGovern asked if restaurants situated close to one another could cut cost by using the same interceptor. Mr. Smith said this would depend upon the infrastructure in place, and they would be willing to look at it. She confirmed with the City Manager that there are loan programs that would allow the business owner to pay back the fee over a period of time, which would require Council action, and once education and outreach is conducted, staff could return with information for the Council, considering the impact to the business. Vice Mayor Thorne asked for staff to work towards educating business owners. Motion: It was m/s by Thorne/McGovern to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 7984 adding Chapter 15.44, Protection of Sanitary Sewer System from Fats, Oil, and Grease, to the Pleasanton Municipal Code. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers McGovern, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Sullivan Abstain: None 19. Public Hearing: Review and approve submittal of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2007 (07/08) to HUD Assistant City Manager Steve Bocian gave the staff report, noting the report is required by HUD. The total allocation was $370,774, and of that amount $164,918 has been spent, with a balance of $205,856. Eight of the fifteen projects funded have been completed and a total of 1,006 low income persons were helped as a result of the program. Staff recommends the Council approve the report and authorize that it be forwarded to HUD. City Council Minutes 4 October 7, 2008