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who have served in the Armed Forces, and said he will ensure those military representatives receive the benefits and services they have earned and deserve. Michael McDermott voiced concern regarding the candidates' forum last night where activists from the NOW deliberately censored his question for their designated favorite candidates, anti- discrimination laws, and asked the City Attorney to investigate the abuse of censorship. Kathy Dowding read the names and personal stories of 7 of 4,186 soldiers who have died in Iraq. Fred Norman said he is impressed with the Council's relationship with military groups in Pleasanton and voiced his respect for those groups, said 3,000 Americans lost their lives on 9/11 and 4,186 in Iraq, and said 1 American and 10 Iraqis die every day, and asked for the war to stop. Steve Brozosky spoke of those who ignore the Community of Character trait of honesty in literature materials regarding Measure OO, discussed two major contributions to the Measure OO campaign and encouraged residents to support Measure PP. Richard Pugh felt the City's Measure QO has been hijacked and taken over by money by property developers and discussed information on Form 460's. Mary Roberts voiced concern about theft of political signs, vandalism to homes with McCain/Palin signs, violence, disruption in a candidates' forum and the need to be civil. Karla Brown noted the authors of Measure PP, believed a ridgeline protection must be enacted and felt Measure PP will protect ridgelines and hillsides immediately after the election. Greg Crofton requested Item 14 be continued, as residents in the area thought the item would be on the Consent Calendar rather than a public hearing item, complimented City staff and members of the Parks and Recreation Commission as the staff report reflects feelings of the community. Kevin Close spoke on Measures PP and QQ, stating that 5,000 people have brought forward their petition leaving approximately 29,000 to make their own decisions, said he will be influenced by the measures because of promises made by the City 10 years ago regarding the golf course, the Happy Valley Specific Plan and the bypass road, and he encouraged residents to read the measures and think about promises made in the past. Mayor Hosterman summarized speaker comments regarding concerns of signs being stolen, houses being vandalized and asked people to evoke as much civility as possible over the next two weeks. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 13. Continued to November 4, 2008 -Public Hearing: PUD-72, Jerome and Laura Raney - Consider an application for Planned Unit Development rezoning of two parcels totaling approximately .51 acres from the RM-1,500 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to the PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development - High Density Residential) District and development plan approval to construct three new residences at 4715, 4715-B, and 4693 Augustine Street City Council Minutes 4 October 21, 2008