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Operation Services 8. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the license agreement with Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7) to modify the location of a public trail along the south side of Lake I; and approved a maintenance agreement regarding a storm drain system located near the public trail Councilmember Narum acknowledged Ponderosa Homes for working with the residents of the Ironwood community to relocate and improve the public trail. Councilmember Olson requested confirmation that 1) the trees originally called for in the plan have been eliminated, and 2) based on a suggestion by the Police Department, shrubbery is to be planted along the wall. City Engineer Kirkpatrick explained that the community sentiment was that the 38 trees to be planted along the wall, as called for in the original plans, would block the views of Mt. Diablo. In working with Zone 7 and Ponderosa Homes, it was determined that 25 of those trees will instead be planted in the buffer zone along Martin Avenue and 15 shrubs will be planted between the public trail and wall. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Pentin to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and noted. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne NOES: None ABSENT: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9. Public Comment Robert Lovell asked the Council to reinstitute the annual city employees' award dinner. He expressed the fear that morale is falling and suggested that allowing this opportunity to recognize the contributions of employees creates a positive ripple effect and helps to maintain Pleasanton's small-town feel. Mitch Smith, Solar Technology Builders, urged the Council to consider adoption of the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Program, which enables homeowners to finance water and energy conservation improvements through their property taxes and to receive a 30% federal tax credit. His participation in the program throughout the greater Bay Area has exponentially grown his business and offered many homeowners an opportunity they would not otherwise have. The program generates both revenue and jobs for the city, puts money back into the pockets of residents, and ushers in the future of energy efficiency — making it the perfect fit for this community. He noted his recent participation in a press release that received both statewide and national coverage and said he would be honored to mention Pleasanton as one of the local communities that has adopted the program at the next release. Kevin Comerford, Service Champions, said his experience with the HERO Program as a residential HVAC professional has been excellent. He urged the Council to approve the city's participation in the program, which will bring revenue and jobs to the city and help him to grow his own business. David Browne, Catholic Community of Pleasanton's Social Justice and Outreach Committee, asked the Council to continue to push for low-income housing as one of the city's most important priorities. He also asked that they consider engaging Habitat for Humanity, who has supported numerous projects throughout the East Bay, as part of this effort. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 14 December 2,2014