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Chair Blank read from the Minutes of the last Planning Commission meeting, noting that it was unanimously agreed upon that a special meeting would be scheduled, if necessary, to hear the Pfund application. Commissioners Fox indicated that she was not present at that meeting. Chair Blank duly noted that both Commissioners Fox and Olson were absent at that meeting and that the Commission members present unanimously voted to expedite the application. Chair Blank stated that he has since been advised by the City Attorney that as Chair, he has the authority to call a special meeting; however, he would like to have staff's support and inquired when the Pfund project will be heard. Mr. Dolan replied that staff had sent out an email inquiring about the Commissioners' availability for a number of potential dates for a special meeting, and Commissioner Fox had indicated that she could not attend many or possibly all of those dates. Commissioner Fox noted that she could not attend on October16t" and October 30t" Chair Blank read once more from the Minutes of the past Commission meeting that the Commissioners present agreed it would be all right to hold a special meeting even if only three Commissioners could be present. He noted that, regardless of the situation Mr. Pfund is in, this project is dragging on. Mr. Dolan agreed with Chair Blank and stated that in order to rectify the situation; staff has reserved a slot on the October 29t" regular meeting should staff be ready to bring the item forward then. b. Future Planning Calendar Mr. Dolan noted that a special meeting is scheduled on October 22nd to discuss the Staples Ranch applications on the EIR, the Specific Plan Amendment, and the Pre-zoning and Rezoning. He stated that the agenda for the regular meeting on October 29t" includes several items for the Consent Calendar, including a single-family home on Foothill Road, a church in an existing building, and a school on Willow Road, and staff has reserved a spot for the Pfund item. He noted that the Consent Calendar item in this evening's agenda was continued to October 29t" as well and that a special meeting is reserved on October 30t" should the Staples Ranch applications require additional time. Commissioner Fox inquired if the church application coming forward was the Pleasanton Community Church after school child care facility or the Sufi Church. Mr. Dolan replied that it was the Fountain Community Church. Commissioner Fox stated that she believes the Pleasanton Community Church is looking into a childcare facility and noted that this facility is not currently licensed by the State of California. Mr. Dolan stated that he would clarify this. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 15, 2008 Page 14 of 15