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Police 8. Approve the transfer of ownership of Police canine "Robby" to Officer Randy Paulson MOTION: It was M/S by Cook-Kallio/Thorne to approve Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9. Proclamation proclaiming November"Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio introduced Danielle Mintz from the Pancreatic Cancer Network who would provide comments. Ms. Mintz thanked the Council on behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Network for the proclamation and a special thanks to Councilmember Thorne in his support. Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio read the proclamation proclaiming November "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month." 10. Proclamation proclaiming November 20-26 "National Family Week" Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio presented the proclamation and introduced Bruce Bird from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Mr. Bird cited the strength of families in Pleasanton which contribute to the quality of life, stating they promote such values and are grateful the City Council recognizes the importance of the family through it proclaiming November 20-26 National Family Week. 11. Commendation recognizing the 2011 Hometown Holiday Committee Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio recognized the committee as a small group of volunteers who plan for the holiday to ensure Pleasanton is provided with a wonderful family-friendly holiday parade, held this year on December 3rd, which will attract 20,000 spectators and 2,500 participants annually and is truly a home-town tradition. She called on committee members and Parade Coordinator Brian Duchover to receive the commendation. Mr. Duchover described the annual event, recognized volunteers and thanked the Council for the honor and privilege to be part of it. Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio then read the commendation and welcomed Santa Claus to the meeting. 12. Public Comment Karen Haley Allen said her son is Derrick Allen and there was a remembrance of him in a newspaper article on September 23rd, and the fund she is raising to support the Arts at Amador. The first year, they were able to raise enough funds for the Visual Arts Academy to locate a display case in the high school. She said her passion is to elevate the awareness of arts for youth in the City. Schools are doing a good job, there is a nice art exhibit at Noni's Bistro, and she would like to be part of a group that helps to do fundraising, raise awareness in all schools, and she asked for the Vice Mayor's help in forming a committee and expand it to all schools and the Fine Arts Council. Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio voiced support and said she would address this under Matters Initiated. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 November 15, 2011