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12. Proclamation recognizing May 2012 as Older Americans Month Councilmember Thorne introduced Ray Figueroa of the Pleasanton Senior Center as well as several members of the Center's advisory committee. Mr. Figueroa thanked the Council for this opportunity to recognize the contributions of seniors. He introduced ambassadors Claire Iglesias, Mary Tange, Eileen Finnel and Jim Work. Ms. Iglesias thanked the City for the opportunity to volunteer at and participate in the programs of such a wonderful facility. Councilmember Thorne read the proclamation recognizing May 2012 as Older Americans Month into the record. 13. Proclamation recognizing the Month of May as Bike-to-Work or School Month Councilmember Thorne read the proclamation recognizing the Month of May as Bike-to-Work or School Month. Economic Development Director Pamela Ott said the City has been particularly active in promoting commute alternatives to employees, local businesses and throughout the school district; Bike-to-Work week and the associated activities make a great difference in that effort. 14. Recognition of out-going Commission and Committee Members Mayor Hosterman recognized out-going Commissioners and Committee members for their service to the City: Tony Rivera, Civic Arts; Robert Gell, Economic Vitality; Christina Jason, Energy and the Environment; Barbara Hemphill, Housing; David Lambert, Human Services; Michael Todd, Library; Lauren Ancora, Phoebe Brown, Cody Elgiss, Adidi Janwar, Libby Colar, Judy Liu, Kara Matsuni, Catherine Mayor, and Emma Regal, Youth Commission. 15. Oaths of Office to Committee and Commission Members Mayor Hosterman introduced the following incoming Commission and Committee members: Karen Martens, Civic Arts; Nancy Allen, Olivia San Juan Henderson, Carine Knowles, and Gina Pepper, Economic Vitality; Steven Motsk, Energy and the Environment; Jamie Carollo, ACTIA Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory; Joseph Butler, Daniel Mermelstein, and Ann Welsh, Housing; Prashan Janwar, Human Services; Corey Cooper, Library Commission; and Jack Sefialo, Laurie Franklin, Michael Liamos, Naher Nikander, Jonathon Pearce, Katie Olmo, Taylor Sours, Erica Utical, and Yandi Wu, Youth Commission. City Clerk Karen Diaz administered the Oath of Office. 16. Public Comment Holly Newman, Friends of Tassajara Valley, said she belongs to an informal alliance of residents and friends united against the construction of the proposed memorial park cemetery in the Tassajara Valley, and explained the Groups opposition to the proposed project. Jeff Harlan addressed Council regarding activities of the Pleasanton Police Department resulting in the apprehension of a suspect linked to the recent bicycle theft; and raised concerns about the integrity of some City of Pleasanton officers. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 May 1, 2012