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MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to direct staff not to consider further future discussion of the Mills Act program. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmembers Brown and Cook-Kallio Absent: None Consider further future discussion of first floor design review MOTION: It was m/s Brown/Cook-Kallio to direct staff to consider further future discussion of first floor design review. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Pentin Noes: Councilmembers Narum and Mayor Thorne Absent: None MOTION: It was m/s Thorne/Narum to accept the task force recommendations, as modified by the Council; waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 14-655 approving amendments to the General Plan; waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 14-653 approving amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan; waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 14-654 approving amendments to the Downtown Design Guidelines relating to historic preservation and residential design within the Downtown Specific Plan Area; introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 2088 approving amendments to the Pleasanton Municipal Code relating to story pole requirements and demolition by neglect: within the Downtown Specific Plan Area; and waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 14-656 approving the Context Statement for the Downtown Historic Preservation. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None Councilmember Cook-Kallio expressed an interest in memorializing the term "Pleasanton Downtown Historic Neighborhood" in some way. Mr. Dolan requested time to provide a more thoughtful recommendation on the idea. 10. Consider the formation of a City Council Legislative Advocacy Subcommittee and the appointment of two council members Vice-Mayor Pentin and Councilmember Cook-Kallio indicated their interest in serving on the committee. Mayor Thorne also indicated his interest, noting that in his role on the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities he is provided with expert analysis on all legislation. Councilmember Cook-Kallio respectfully pointed out that all members of the Council receive this information, but the purpose of the committee is to ensure that the Council is considering all information resources that are available. She said this particular committee is a true passion for her and felt her experience in legislative analysis would be of particular benefit. Vice-Mayor Pentin ceded his request to the Mayor. MOTION: It was m/s Narum/Pentin to authorize the formation of a City Council Legislative Advocacy Subcommittee and to appoint Councilmember Cook-Kallio and Mayor Thorne. Motion carried by the following vote: City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 January 21, 2014