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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 15. Presentation of Commendation recognizing Colonel Christopher R. Buescher on his retirement of the United States Marine Corps Councilmember Thorne introduced and presented a commendation to Colonel Buescher, congratulating him on his retirement of the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Buescher thanked the City Council and the people of Pleasanton for the support of him and his family. 16. Presentation of Commendation recognizing Robert L. Vannatter as the recipient of the French Legion of Honor medal Councilmember Thorne introduced and presented a commendation recognizing Robert L. "Van" Vannatter as the recipient of the French Legion of Honor medal for his role in the liberation of France. Colonel Vannatter thanked the City Council for the recognition and said the event has brought together many relatives and friends for which he is grateful. 17. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming July "Park and Recreation Month" Councilmember Thorne read and presented a proclamation to Parks and Recreation Commission's Vice Chair Jack Balch, recognizing July as "Park and Recreation Month. Vice Chair Balch thanked the City Council for their support and recognition. 18. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming American Cancer Society Paint Our Town Purple Day for the 2011 Relay for Life Councilmember Thorne read and presented a proclamation to John Swagger, Relay for Life Event Volunteer Chairperson, Florine Johnston, Event Chair, and Larry Coy, On-Line Event Chairperson, proclaiming July 1, 2011 as American Cancer Society Paint Our Town Purple Day for the 2011 Relay for Life. Ms. Johnston described details of the event to be held July 23 and 24, 2011 at the Pleasanton Middle School, with the goal to raise $100,000. 19. Public Comment Robert Gray said he presented an idea for residential wind energy 9 months ago to the Council and is working on a text amendment to a City ordinance, the process of which has been delayed at the Planning Commission level, and asked that the Council investigate the matter. Councilmember Sullivan asked staff for a status update. City Manager Fialho reported that the Council's direction was to send the matter to the Committee on Energy and Environment and fold it into the Climate Action Plan as a work item to be implemented over the next several years. This is the first complaint he has heard and will follow-up with staff and Mr. Gray directly. Kathy Dowding stated that Pleasanton taxpayers have contributed $550 million to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001, $6 million of that within the last month. She read the names of the 57 American men and women killed there in the last month. She invited the public to join Pleasantonians for Peace at its next peaceful protest. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 June 21,2011