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Mr. Fialho said staff has advocated strongly against that footnote and that the City has been <br /> very clear from a policy perspective on where it stands, which has obviously been unsuccessful. <br /> He said it is the Council's prerogative to issue a letter expressing its dissatisfaction. <br /> Councilmember McGovern said this is an issue of funding that is partially paid for by Pleasanton <br /> residents being held hostage to a footnote and that a letter should be seriously considered. <br /> Mr. Fialho advised the Council could direct staff to write a letter on its behalf, direct the Mayor to <br /> send a letter on its behalf, or write letters individually as elected officials. <br /> Councilmember Sullivan said that a letter signed by the Mayor on behalf of the Council would be <br /> great. He said the issue is that this sets a precedent for other jurisdictions placing conditions on <br /> funding that comes from the City's own businesses and residents and that the issue could <br /> extend beyond the TVTC to regional committees. <br /> Mayor Hosterman said she would be happy to draft a letter. <br /> Councilmember McGovern asked that that the letter include language pertaining to the fact that <br /> Pleasanton has partially funded these fees and that moving commute and good traffic should be <br /> more consideration in funding decisions. <br /> Vice -Mayor Thorne asked and Councilmember Sullivan confirmed that this is not an issue on <br /> which TVTC requires a unanimous vote. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m., with a tribute to our <br /> nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who <br /> have died in past wars in defense of our country including those who have died in the current <br /> conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. <br /> Respectfully sub' itted, <br /> Karen iaz <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 April 20, 2010 <br />