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Councilmember Pentin congratulated the bargaining team on the cooperative effort. He reminded the public that Pleasanton was voted the #4 Most Livable City in America primarily due to its public safety. He said he is pleased that the city is able to reward its officers for their ongoing work and willingness to support the community through the recession. Councilmembers Narum and Olson echoed the comments. Vice Mayor Brown said she was particularly pleased to see the inclusion of deferred compensation as well as the employees' contributions towards medical premiums. Mr. Fialho extended a special acknowledgment to Mr. McNeill and the executive leadership of PPOA for their consistent and solid leadership throughout the process. 15. Consider adoption of the 2015/2016 City Council Work Plan Priorities Mr. Fialho introduced the item, stating that the Council reviewed its proposed Work Plan Priorities the week prior. The attachment to the staff report reflects the Council's comments and votes. Following adoption of the Work Plan, staff will translate these priorities into a fiscal impact to be incorporated into the draft budget and CIP being prepared. The Work Plan will be posted on the city website and he encouraged the public to review the 11 board objectives which range from the Bernal Property to affordable housing to fiscal sustainability to public safety. Councilmember Narum asked how staff prioritizes the funding of projects and initiatives in the Work Plan. Mr. Fialho explained that there are a number of variables. In the case of capital improvements, certain initiatives that are already in the final stages of financing will likely see an allocation of funds to be spent in the first year of the CIP to ensure that projects can be bid, awarded and begin construction. From there, projects that have master planned or designed will likely receive allocations in either year 1 or 2, although those relying on special financing may be deferred to later in the 4-year CIP. A number of projects in the Work Plan are new ideas, which may be funded in the first year or over a several year period. He noted that staff meets with the Council routinely and also takes to heart the comments made by the Council in the public setting, and has a good sense of where its priorities lie. During the budget workshops, the Council will have an opportunity to review these recommendations and make adjustments where appropriate. Councilmember Olson noted that he had pulled his vote for Zoning Code Update at the last meeting. He acknowledged that it is a staff-intensive undertaking but also said there are a number of important reasons for this to be done and he will expect to see the item back under consideration during a mid- cycle review of the Work Plan. Vice Mayor Brown asked to change her vote regarding consolidation of the Hacienda PUDs. She explained that she received some new information from James Paxson of Hacienda Business Park and now feels she can support the item. Vice Mayor Brown invited public comment. Jason Beliakoff asked that the Council consider establishing a train "quiet zone" at the Castlewood Drive crossing. He explained that the 100 decibel horn blasts which occur 15 to 20 times per day have greatly impacted the quality of life for residents of Pleasanton Ridge and other communities along the train corridor. He explained that while the Federal Railroad Administration established guidelines in 2005 that require trains to blow their horn when approaching crossings, it also recognized that the establishment of quiet zones (with certain safety measures in place) could provide a safe environment City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 March 17, 2015