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Ms. Rickman stated that decent, safe, and affordable housing is one of the basic necessities of life and is of vital importance to the health and well -being of all Pleasanton residents. She noted the second annual Real Estate Market Town Hall meeting on May 27. 11. Public Comment Kay Ayala stated that on June 18 the Court of Appeals will hear the appeal that stripped Pleasanton residents of their right to vote on the Oak Grove project and asked the Council to direct the City Attorney's office to file an amicus brief in support of the appeal. Doug Miller spoke about Memorial Day and said it is an opportunity for all citizens to express appreciation and support for those veterans who have given their lives during the full course of our history. Mayor Hosterman added that the Memorial Day celebration will be held at the cemetery and thanked the downtown rotary club for their efforts to upgrade the cemetery. Kathy Dowding read the names of the 29 soldiers most recently killed in the war, encouraged everyone to reflect on the cost of war and particularly as we approach Memorial Day to remember the men, women, and families who have suffered as a result and said Pleasantonians for Peace continues to hold a monthly vigil. Michelle Seabrook addressed Council's recent approval of a new residential recycling program and shared her recent research on the rates, histories, and variables of other cities as they compare to Pleasanton Garbage Service. She urged the Council to reverse its decision, as the new recycling program will create undue financial burden, parking issues, street noise, and emissions Mayor Hosterman assured that this was a difficult decision and that despite repeated marketing efforts the Blue Bag Program just did not take off. She cited repeated questions over the City's lack of a curbside recycling program and said that this is the very best that can be done to address that. Councilmember McGovern relayed concerns from Carmen Rivera, stating that Ms. Rivera has issues with a bus stop located at Stoneridge Drive and Santa Rita Road. Ms. Rivera is particularly concerned about ADA compliance and her ability to access the stop with her wheelchair. Councilmember McGovern stated she spoke with Mr. Fialho who confirmed that staff is proposing installation of a bus stop at that intersection as part of the next Capital Improvement Plan. JoLeeAnn Smith said she was surprised by the Council's recent decision to reinstall some but not all of the streetlights on Foothill Road and that the dissenting opinion of two residents could carry such weight. Her home is directly across from one of the empty light standards and that even on a well -lit summer day, navigating in and out of her driveway is difficult; reinstalling that light would do a tremendous amount for her peace of mind, the street, and the safety of the residents David Yaniec asked the Council to reconsider its decision to reinstall only a portion of the lights along Foothill Road. He acknowledged that Mr. Arioto's and Mr. Decate's homes do front Foothill Road but said that both homes are set back an average of 75 feet from the road, shielded by dense shrubbery and foliage and are unlikely to be directly affected by the lights in question. While the City was rural at one point, it has expanded to such a point that some of that must be lost in the name of safety. He asked that the statement to forego reinstallation of the last 3 lights be stricken from the minutes of April 7, 2009. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 13 May 19, 2009