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MOTION: It was M/S by Cook- Kallio/Thorne to adopt Resolution No. 10 -382 accepting the FY 2010 -11 Mid -Term Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes Councilmembers Cook Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None BREAK Mayor Hosterman called a brief recess at 8:56 p.m. and thereafter, reconvened the regular meeting 9 :00 p.m. 13. Accept and provide comment on the Draft Pleasanton Youth Master Plan Assistant to the City Manager, Maria Lara, provided a background on the inception of the Pleasanton Youth Master Plan and Implementation Committee. She stated that for the past two years, members of the Committee have worked to complete an audit of the existing Master Plan and also worked diligently to pursue an update. The initial steps of the update process included many discussions about shaping a process that would be inclusive and welcome community input from youth, adult, and families in the community. The services of MIG were contracted to assist with the development of the plan and the committee formed an ad -hoc committee that helps to oversee the actual process. She also acknowledged Human Services Manager Yurchak, who will be spearheading the implementation efforts to come. Ms. Lara stated that the update included a public outreach process that helped shape the key findings, goals, and strategies of the Draft Plan and currently, the final phase of the Master Plan process is underway. The three phases covered in the project included: 1) interviews with various community stakeholders and focus groups as well as two surveys deployed through the City website; 2) a community workshop with over 75 youth and adult residents present to engage in meaningful discussion about the draft vision, values, and goals; and 3) informational items presented to the Council, School Board, and City School Liaison Committees. Ms. Lara explained that Master Plan framework developed and approved by the Committee is guided by the six values, integrity, involvement, education, safety, diversity, and nurturing environments. Committee members revisited the vision statement and all agreed that goals of the existing plan were still applicable. They include a prepared youth, healthy and safe youth, contributing youth, youth friendly environments, supportive families and community, and informed youth and adults. These goals are accompanied by forty -nine more detailed strategies which aim to promote awareness of existing programs, support counseling service and programs that benefit children and families, and partner with agencies and other organizations to meet youth needs. Ms. Lara stated the Master Plan is at the end of the final phase, which includes this presentation to the Council as well as one to the Board of Trustees next week for review and comment before returning to the Council with a final presentation. Councilmember Cook Kallio said she is delighted that the City pays such substantive attention to what young people say in this community. She said this is amazing work. Councilmember McGovern's work has been a tremendous asset, and the kids she has spoken with feel that they have been listened to. She said this belief of impact is crucial in terms of encompassing young people into a community. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 June 15, 2010