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Christina Cotton from Alameda County Adult Protective Services and Cheryl Poncini, Deputy District Attorney from the Elder Protection Unit of the Alameda County District Attorney's Office accepted the proclamation. 19. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the 501" Anniversary of American Cancer Discovery Shops Kelley Meno, Manager of the Cancer Society Discovery Shops introduced the Pleasanton volunteers and accepted the proclamation. 20. Presentation of a Commendation to Amador Valley High School "We the People" Competition Civics Team Stacey Sklar thanked the community of Pleasanton for the tremendous outpouring of support. She also recognized the support received from Councilmember Pentin through his Civics Cycling Program, Rotary and his service as one of their dress rehearsal judges with a team photo and first place medal from their recent win at the state level. Councilmember Pentin read the commendation recognized each team member individually. 21. Recognition of outgoing Commission and Committee members Mayor Thorne recognized the following outgoing Commission and Committee members: Civic Arts — Ray Helm, Sarah Nealy, and Olivia Scrivner; Human Services — Allison Boswell and David Nagler; Parks and Recreation — Sophie Brown; Youth — Saira Grewal, Neha Nirkondar and Meghna Sinha. 22. Oath of Office to Incoming Commission and Committee members Mayor Thome introduced the following incoming Commission and Committee members: Civic Arts — Lucas DeBemardi and Jay Doraiswami; Economic Vitality — Steve Baker; Human Services — Andy Li, Rajesh Parekh, Meera Parikh and Rosiland Wright; Library — Michaela Hertle, Sean Lehman and Ria Vyas; Parks and Recreation - MirArman Abrishamchian, Bryan Bowers and Joanie Fields; Youth — Russell Ambrosiewicz, Arthur Hwang, Taylor Sowers and Michelle Zhou. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 23. A Resolution to placing on the November 3, 2015 ballot an advisory measure regarding the East Pleasanton Specific Plan process, requesting consolidation with the November Election; determination regarding ballot arguments; and establishing various election procedures Councilmember Olson recused himself from the item due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber. Assistant City Attorney Seto presented the staff report. At its meeting of May 19, 2015, a majority of the City Council voted to direct staff to agendize the consideration of placing an advisory measure regarding whether or not to proceed with the East Pleasanton Specific Plan process on the November ballot. The Council also directed a freeze of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process and that the East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force provide a recommendation regarding the specific plan. While the public comment period on the Draft EIR remains open, staff and consultants will not proceed any further based on this direction. Tonight the Council is being asked to consider several procedural matters regarding the election, which as an advisory measure would be informational only and not binding. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 18 June 2, 2015