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Anne Welsh; Human Services Commission: Prashant Jhanwar; Planning Commission: David Nagler & Justin Brown (Alternate); Youth Commission: Lauren Brown & Ajay Immadi (Middle School). Jonathan Pearce & Kate Inman (High School), Alex Rigl (At Large Member #1), Avni Patel (At Large Member #3), Russell Ambrosiewicz (At Large Member#4), Elise Allan (Alternate Member #1), Calla Li (Alternate Member #2), Lori Franklin (Adult Representative); and the Altamont Education Advisory Board: Tony Dennis MOTION: It was m/s by Olsen/Narum to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Olson, Narum, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Pentin MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 18. Public Comment Michael Tree, representing LAFTA, spoke about working on improving the Wheels Bus system. They have focused on ease of use and ridability. The goal is to make access to BART and ACE easier for residents. This should result in improved ridership. The public process for formulating plan changes included stakeholders, a technical advisory committee of member agency staff, assistance from other transit agencies, an accessibility advisory committee, a phone and ridership survey and several rounds of public workshops. Now there is a preferred alternative for plan improvements. The public can comment on the proposal at www.wheelsforward.com or attend a public hearing on Monday, May 2, Bankhead Theatre in Livermoore. Councilmember Brown stated she and other Councilmembers are or have been proud members of the organization and they will be in attendance at the meeting on Monday. Peter Bailey spoke in support of Pioneer Cemetery. He would like to have it "dressed up" as it is at the entryway to the City. He, as a member of the committee, would encourage Council's support for the completion of this project. He appreciates the opportunity to speak before the City Council. Mayor Thorne asked staff to agendize the cemetery item to update the public. He knows there is a lot of interest in this item. City Manager Fialho stated the cemetery item will return to the Council for discussion on either May 17th or June 7th Howard Neeley has been a resident since 1966 and is a former Park and Recreation Commissioner. He spoke about a book which referenced each of the City parks and provided recommendations for each. He is anxious to see what happens at Kottinger and the cemetery. He understands that there needs to be a planned process and complimented the City Manager and the staff. Michele Plunge spoke about the Council's previous conservative votes regarding development in the City, which were reflective of a concern for controlled growth. On June 7th, Measure K will be on the ballot, which will violate Measure PP. It also has implications for future developments, allowing the Council to "pick and choose" elements which will affect hillsides and ridges. It is time City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 April 19,2016