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Fire <br /> 9. Public Hearing: Waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 16-877 declaring that the costs <br /> for weed abatement, including administrative costs, are a special assessment and lien imposed <br /> on the properties requiring abatement and approving the cost accounting report for the 2016 <br /> Weed Abatement program <br /> Human Resources <br /> 10. Waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 16-878 approving the proposed pay schedule <br /> covering temporary classifications <br /> 11. Waived full reading and adopted Resolution No. 16-879 authorizing access to federal level <br /> summary criminal history information for employment. licensing, or certification purposes for <br /> emergency medical technicians <br /> Police <br /> 12. Approved 2015/16 FY Recurring Purchase Order for Nikoui & Associates — Forensic Identification <br /> Services & Consulting Inc. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Olson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion <br /> passed by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum. Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne <br /> Noes: None <br /> Absent: None <br /> MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> 13. Public Comment <br /> Jim Van Dyke spoke regarding the recent passing of Gail Turner in an accident along a dangerous <br /> intersection in the City, spoke in favor of protected bikeways, and encouraged bicycling and walking <br /> rather than driving. <br /> Todd Nelson, Member of the Bike, Pedestrian and Trails Committee, but speaking on behalf of himself, <br /> suggested installing a bike rack at the Civic Center, encouraged Council to consider extension of the <br /> Iron Horse Trail, commented positively on plans listed in the City's website and offered to work with the <br /> City to expand its participation in social media. <br /> Sharon Piekarski, Pleasanton, expressed concerns regarding bike safety in the City. <br /> John Houston, Pleasanton, spoke in support of making City streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. <br /> David Fisch, Pleasanton, spoke in support of improving bicycle safety in the City through safe, <br /> protected, cycling and pedestrian routes. He added that this should be a top priority, suggested that <br /> the City hire a dedicated transportation planner and urged that the City do more to address bike and <br /> pedestrian safety. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 2 of 14 July 19, 2016 <br />