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Councilmember Olson said he came here with the belief that the committee should include the <br /> Chamber of Commerce, particularly because the PDA is represented here. He asked and staff again <br /> confirmed that he could accomplish this with his at large selection if desired. <br /> Vice-Mayor Brown noted that several Chamber of Commerce members serve on the Economic Vitality <br /> Committee and other commissions, which could be another way to accomplish the same. <br /> Mr. Fialho also noted that the Task Force meetings will be open to the public, providing anyone wishing <br /> to influence the discussion the opportunity to do so. As the Council considers applications, however, it <br /> does need to be cognizant of avoiding any unforeseen conflicts that could occur when talking about the <br /> redevelopment of the downtown site or other opportunities. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to approve the formation and composition of a Civic <br /> Center/Library Facilities Master Plan Task Force, as recommended by staff and including the <br /> appointment of alternates from each of the Commissions and Committees. Motion passed by the <br /> following vote: <br /> AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL- None <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS: <br /> Councilmember Olson called the public's attention to a recent article in the San Francisco Business <br /> Times which outlined the success of Pleasanton based biotech firms in raising venture capital. <br /> Mayor Thome reported that he would deliver the State of the City the following day at 11:30 a.m. at the <br /> Hilton. <br /> Vice-Mayor Brown welcomed the new Fire Chief, Ruben Torres, who was sworn in earlier that day. <br /> CLOSED SESSION <br /> The meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:03 p.m. for the following purpose: Conference with <br /> Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6: Agency representatives: Nelson Fialho <br /> and Debra Gill; Employee organizations: Pleasanton Police Officer's Association <br /> The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. with City Attorney Lowell announcing that no reportable action <br /> was taken in closed session. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m. The Council extended a <br /> tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those <br /> who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current <br /> conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Karen Diaz <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 12 of 12 February 17, 2015 <br />