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t <br /> City Manager Fialho noted a typographical error in the staff report and clarified that the hourly rate <br /> should reflect $150, as is written in the contract. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion passed <br /> by the following vote: <br /> AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Throne <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> 6. Recognition of Thermo Fisher Scientific for receiving a 2014 Acterra Award for Sustainability <br /> Economic Development Director described the nature of the award honoring the Thermo Fisher <br /> Scientific Pleasanton campus for its sustainability in the medium sized company category. As Acterra's <br /> highest award, it recognizes businesses whose programs achieve significant bottom line benefits for <br /> the planet, people and profits. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of leadership in field, <br /> environmental and social benefits, demonstrated commitment to sustainability, and the potential to <br /> serve as a model for the larger business community. <br /> Kenny Ross, Site Director at Thermo Scientific, said the organization is truly humbled to be among the <br /> list of award winners which have included Cisco, Hewlett Packard and Stanford University in past <br /> years. The idea of becoming a zero waste facility started as an audacious idea and became a <br /> movement supported by the entire organization. He personally thanked Blair Michael for spearheading <br /> the effort and said Thermo Fisher is happy to continue its sustainable and responsible growth in <br /> Pleasanton. <br /> Blair Michael said the effort took considerable work but demonstrates that companies can remain <br /> profitable while also doing right by the community and the environmental. <br /> 7. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming July 2014 is "Park and Recreation Month" <br /> Community Services Director Andrade-Wax recognized those individuals who play a significant role in <br /> the city's parks and recreation offerings that were present: Director of Operation Services Daniel Smith, <br /> Community Services Managers Michele Grose and Becky Hopkins, and newly appointed Parks and <br /> Recreation Commission Deborah Wall. She also introduced a special guest, 8 year old Anish Bhatia, <br /> who shared a bit about her favorite park in Pleasanton. <br /> Anish Bhatia read a short essay describing her love of Pleasanton's many beautiful parks, particularly <br /> Nielson Park. She explained that this is her favorite park largely due to its proximity to her home and <br /> school and the fact that the play area is divided into two sections to accommodate both older and <br /> younger children. She said that playing at the park always manages to cheer her up and showed a <br /> poster she made of herself pretending to be a ballerina. <br /> Councilmember Cook-Kallio read and presented the Proclamation. <br /> 8. Public Comment <br /> John Huk addressed the Council concerning a tree issue on his property. <br /> Ray Kutz, SF Shakespeare Festival, provided handouts regarding the upcoming festival. He thanked <br /> the city and Council for its enduring support of their efforts to make live theater available to people of all <br /> ages and socioeconomic background. He said the works of Shakespeare are as relevant today as they <br /> City Council Minutes Page 2 of 14 June 17,2014 <br />