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Debbi Look of Assembly member Joan Buchanan's office conveyed her deep appreciation to each outgoing Councilmember for their tremendous and dedicated service to the community. Catherine Lin, Senator Mark DeSaulnier's office, extended the Senator's thanks for the outgoing Councilmembers' dedicated service to the City of Pleasanton. She also extended his congratulations to the new Mayor and Councilmembers and said he looks forward to working with the entire Council. OATH OF OFFICE Judge Steve Pulido, Alameda County Superior Court, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-elect Jerry Thorne. Retired Judge Ron Hyde administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Jerry Pentin. City Clerk Karen Diaz administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Karla Brown. Mayor Thorne thanked Councilmember Cook-Kallio for running an interesting and challenging campaign. He also thanked his wife for her unwavering support and the hundreds of volunteers on his campaign. He extended particular thanks to Jack Dove, who first got him started on the Council; Juanita Hoggin, a very dear friend and political mentor; Kathy Narum and other key members of his campaign. He personally assured the public that he would strive to protect the trust the voters placed in him and to represent the best interests of the community. Councilmember Brown said she is truly honored to serve as an elected representative of the Pleasanton community. She extended special thanks and appreciation to her opponents, her family, key members of her campaign, and Councilmembers McGovern and Sullivan for encouraging her to step forward to fill some rather large shoes. Councilmember Pentin thanked the outgoing Mayor and Councilmembers for their dedication and service to the residents of Pleasanton. He extended his thanks to City staff with whom he has worked for the last 15 years through the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and various other task forces and committees. He thanked many of those named by Mayor Thorne and Councilmember Brown as well as his family and his campaign manager, Herb Ritter. He promised to devote his efforts to ensuring that the Pleasanton he loves and enjoys today and the Pleasanton of the future are one and the same. Councilmember Cook-Kallio congratulated Mayor Thorne on his victory and said she looks forward to working with the new Council. BREAK/RECONVENE MEETING: Mayor Thorne called a brief recess and thereafter reconvened the regular meeting at 7:56 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Absent: One Vacancy CONSENT CALENDAR City Attorney 4. Approved First Amendment to the Fairview Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Agreement City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 December 4, 2012