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Mr. Sutton introduced fellow organizers and volunteers supporting the event, as well as this year's Ed Kenny Community Patriot Award recipients. Brad Hirst thanked the Community Patriot organization for the honor. He encouraged the public to participate in their community in whatever way they deem appropriate, be passionate about it, and make a difference. He reviewed the history of Pleasanton's Youth Drop -In Center, which he helped to organize in 1971. Dave Wright said he and his wife have become very much a part of this community and urged the youth of the community to explore the rewards of volunteerism. Rosalind Wright, President of Museum on Main Street, thanked the museum's teen volunteers and said Pleasanton is fortunate to have the youth group as an integral part of the community. 10. Public Comment Karen Martens congratulated Pleasanton citizens on their Measure D efforts and noted the need for a forum through which the community could come together and find a resolution. Mayor Hosterman said she is correct, the voters have spoken and the project is no longer a reality. She stated that property owners, not the Council, put forth projects and then Council works very hard to create projects that are best for the community. She said it is unclear what the Lin family will choose to do and if or when they intend to bring the project back. Councilmember McGovern noted that a referended project is legally prohibited from returning for at least one year. Councilmember Sullivan confirmed and said he intended to speak with staff about the next step to be taken. Mr. Lowell explained that once the final results are received from the County Registrar of Voters, staff would return to the Council with a request to certify the vote. At that point, it should be clear that the referendum was successful and the status quo remains. He confirmed that under State law, the project must wait one year before coming back. Mayor Hosterman asked at what point a property owner might feel they have grounds for a lawsuit against the City. Mr. Lowell declined to speculate at this point. Karla Brown thanked the volunteers and youth involved on both sides of the Measure D campaign. She said this measure divided a number of people in the way they approach environmental issues and requested the Council's support in rebuilding relationships throughout the community. Kay Ayala said that through Measures F, PP, and D, Pleasanton residents have sent the clear message that the City's hills are to be preserved. Paul Martens said he is especially proud to be a Pleasanton citizen and equally proud of its voters. He said the election results on Measure D clearly indicate that the majority of citizens are very concerned about developing the surrounding open space and preserving our ridges for succeeding generations. He said the City should welcome the Lins and Charter Properties if City Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 June 15, 2010