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Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. There were no public speakers and she closed the public hearing. Councilmember McGovern questioned the next round of grants, and confirmed monies for 2008 were already given and staff would start the process soon for 2008/09. She confirmed the adult day-care could fall under CDBG. 20. Motion: It was m/s by McGovern/Thorne to approve submittal of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2007 (07/08) to HUD. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers McGovern, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Sullivan Abstain: None REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Roush reported that the Council met at 6:45 p.m. in Closed Session and authorized settlement of the two workers' compensation matters. COUNCIL REPORTS Vice Mayor Thorne reported on his attendance at the Annual League of California Cities Conference, stating that all initiatives passed with the exception of one part of the change in the Bylaws. The General Assembly disallowed representation for each one of the caucuses on the Board of Directors, as they already have a 52-member Board. He also reported that he currently serves as the President of the East Bay Division, and announced the City of Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore received a Helen Putnam Award for the Tri-Valley Youth Health Initiative. Councilmember McGovern noted she also serves on the Tri-Valley Youth Health Initiative Committee and was impressed with their hard work. She said she also received the Draft EIR for the General Plan, acknowledged the 45-day comment period, voiced concern with the ability to comment in time, and asked if the comment oeriod could be extended. City Manager Fialho said the period will be extended to 60 days and discussed the process for comments. He also noted staff would alert the Planning Commission of the extension. The document is available on the City's website and at the Community Development Department. Councilmember McGovern requested that the next financial quarterly report include the percentage of unoccupied retail, commercial and office. City Manager Fialho agreed to include this information. Vice Mayor Thorne said there has been a lot of discussion about SB 375 and he confirmed staff would provide an overview of the bill in the future. Mayor Hosterman noted a presentation on SB 375 is being made to the Regional Planning Committee for ABAG in December and she suggested receiving their information and forwarding it onto the Council. City Council Minutes 5 October 7, 2008