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EBRPD and that such an agreement can be reached, the surrounding neighborhood will be noticed and canvassed about the proposal. Councilmember Olson recalled that the neighborhood had agreed to a buffer zone in those discussions. Mr. Fialho confirmed, noting that the buffer zone was granted through the PUD, but said there was opposition to active trail use and/or parking close to that particular development. Councilmember Narum asked and Mr. Fialho confirmed that staff could explore the idea of providing some additional buffer in light of the parking. Councilmember Olson suggested they could also consider placing the trail access further up away from the perimeter of the Jorgenson neighborhood. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Brown to approve the Alviso Adobe Community Park Strategic Plan. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne NOES: None ABSENT: None 26. Pulled Consent Calendar Item 14 - Adopt a resolution revising the Economic Vitality Committee meeting schedule and appointment of committee members Mr. Fialho presented a brief summary, stating that in earlier briefings some members of the Council had raised the issue of how committee appointments are made by outside organizations (Chamber of Commerce, Tri Valley Transportation Council, Pleasanton Downtown Association and Hacienda Business Park Association). The current ordinance reads that these appointments are subject to confirmation by the City Council, which is consistent with the city's standard practices in making appointments to advisory boards and commissions. The Economic Vitality Committee (EVC), however, has recommended striking the language, "subject to confirmation by the City Council." Councilmember Pentin said he was uncomfortable with the recommendation but could support substituting it with something such as "ratification." Economic Development Director Ott explained that staff was attempting to align practice with the written process. She said that many of the organizations identified make their representative selections at different times than the city typically handles committee appointments. She said she did not believe the objection was to the Council's ability to ratify the appointments, rather that they wished to avoid a situation where representatives were unable to fulfill their appointment simply because they had not been formally ratified or adopted by the Council. Vice Mayor Brown said she felt that Council ratification was approprite given that the EVC serves in an advisory capacity to the Council. Mr. Fialho explained that the Council could still confirm or ratify the appointments retroactively in April and October, which would allow them to serve without waiting for the Council to complete its action. Councilmember Pentin said he could support retroactive ratification. Mayor Thome noted there were no speakers to addresss this item. City Council Minutes Page 16 of 17 July 21, 2015