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State legislature and the Governor to do something. She said the report is good at explaining frequently asked questions having to do with public and private sectors. Councilmember Cook - Kallio cited another good report, The Callister Letter, released on Friday, and noted some information is consistent and some contradictory. She suggested that everybody review all data before offering or taking a position. Mr. Fialho referred to public workshops which are scheduled on May 10 and 24, 2011, and as necessary, June 7, 2011. The workshops will serve to educate the public on how the budget is put together, liabilities and unfunded liabilities, what is a deficit versus an unfunded liability, what are the implications on the City's budget, and soliciting comments on how the City might approach fiscal reform long -term. Councilmember McGovern said she did not think people realize that the $177 million in unfunded liabilities are not earmarked for projects in the City based on long -term goals of management of City infrastructure. Ms. Wagner said City management is very motivated to fix its unfunded liability, but funds need to be identified to do this. The Council must be willing to look at the $177 million and identify funds that could be used to pay down the amount, and it is a matter of policies and priorities. The Council must add liabilities as well as adding assets to the City, which shows there is $177 million that appears to be unencumbered. GASB 53 implementation is changing the way in which cities identify what is encumbered, which became effective June 1, 2010. Councilmember McGovern cited staffs long -term vision and goals, and thinks it sets Pleasanton apart from other cities. Councilmember Sullivan hoped for public participation at workshops and voiced the need for a plan to fairly consider all interests. He recognized staff for their work in making the Operating and CIP budgets work given the very difficult economic times. Mr. Fialho clarified that the City is currently in a collective bargaining process. The Council has provided parameters to staff based on community input and is working to implement this collaboratively with the unions. He thinks Councilmember Sullivan's comments regarding a roadmap for sustainability long -term applies to a "going- forward" basis as staff approaches other contract renewals and a plan that is sustainable for the City. MOTION: It was m/s by McGovern /Sullivan to adopt Resolution 11 -431 accepting the Midyear 2010/11 FY Operating Budget Update. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook - Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: CouncilmemberThorne Abstain: None 17. Public Hearing: Removed from Agenda and Continued to April 19, 2011: PAP -152 (PADR- 2138), Frederic and Yiping Leroudier, Appellant (Applicant) — Consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of an Administrative Design Review application to install a second -story window on the right (south side) elevation of the existing residence located at 5252 Meadowwood Court. Zoning for the property is R -1 -6,500 (One - Family Residential) District City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 March 15, 2011