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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> 14. Presentation by Greg Hoaglin of PG &E recognizing the City of Pleasanton for its 2010 <br /> Commercial Energy Efficiency Program of 1.018 mega watt reduction <br /> Roxanne Cruz, Public Affairs Representative, introduced the PG &E team of Greg Hoaglin, <br /> Executive Account Manager, and Santino Byrnezanni, Andrea Schumer, and Brian Standish. <br /> Andrea Schumer, Account Manager, PG &E, stated City staff approached PG &E in 2009 to form <br /> a partnership to work towards a mutual goal of reducing a megawatt of energy in 2010. The <br /> outreach was organized in phases, with the first as reaching out to small and medium sized <br /> businesses. She said PG &E representatives and staff met with business owners in the City and <br /> with the City's Sustainability Manager, Laura Ryan, to work with the largest energy users in the <br /> City. They kicked off the outreach program with an Energy Luncheon with property managers of <br /> Hacienda Business Park to inform them of the various energy efficient programs offered. The <br /> City's facilities were also audited, as well as local schools. She noted that the City exceeded its <br /> goal of over 1 megawatt of energy saved in 2010, and they look forward in continuing to work <br /> together as partners in saving energy. <br /> Greg Hoaglin, Executive Manager of PG &E's East Bay Energy Solutions and Service, <br /> congratulated and recognized the City for its leadership in the community, presented awards to <br /> Leo Lopez, Thomas Fullam and Daniel Smith for their leadership and vision, and presented an <br /> Energy Efficiency Award to the City for outstanding leadership in energy efficiency. <br /> City Manager Fialho also recognized Laura Ryan, Sustainability Coordinator, and Craig Higgins, <br /> Assistant Director of Public Works. <br /> 15. Public Comment <br /> David Miller spoke of the pension workshop held six weeks ago and requested the Council <br /> provide an update on how the City will address the contract negotiation process. He reported <br /> attending a regional pension reform meeting in San Francisco. hosted by the Bay Area Council, <br /> and reported that in response to the City's request, he has removed a logo from their website; <br /> www.ptowncitizens.com. <br /> Kay Ayala encouraged individuals to hold similar forums where all interests are represented, <br /> requested the City provide an update on the Lin's proposed return with a development plan, <br /> stating that per referendum law, they cannot legally return with a plan until June 9, 2011. <br /> Mayor Hosterman confirmed that an application had not been received by the City. <br /> Councilmember McGovern questioned public comment protocols, and City Attorney Lowell <br /> explained that the Mayor, unless overruled by the Council, makes the determination whether <br /> comments can be directed to staff. Typically, a member of the public should pose the question <br /> to the Council, and the Council should ask staff to respond if they can do so. <br /> Kay Ayala asked Councilmembers to ask staff if they have met formally or informally with the <br /> Lin's for a new project and if they considered that the referendum is not one year old. <br /> Mr. Fialho said staff met with the Lin's representatives last week at the Lin's request, informed <br /> staff that they were planning to submit a modified development project for the City's <br /> City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 15, 2011 <br />