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Councilmember Pentin conceded so that the Mayor and Vice Mayor can serve on the Taskforce. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Olson to direct staff to initiate the update and for the Mayor and Vice <br /> Mayor serve on the Downtown Specific Plan Taskforce with Councilmember Pentin as an alternate <br /> member. Motion passed by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson. Pentin. Mayor Thorne <br /> Noes: None <br /> Absent: None <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL <br /> Councilmember Pentin referenced public comments regarding the intersection of Bernal and Valley and <br /> asked that the matter be placed on the agenda and have a report on what can be done to address the <br /> Bike East Bay recommendations and have a discussion about it. <br /> Staff reported that it can be scheduled as a workshop, in conjunction with discussions on the Bicycle <br /> Master Plan. Members of Council concurred accordingly. <br /> Discussion followed regarding Measure BB funds and the requirement to have an approved Bicycle and <br /> Pedestrian Master Plan. <br /> Councilmember Pentin offered bicycles to those who would like to ride to the workshop. <br /> Councilmember Brown reported that Vice Mayor Narum and she, met with City staff and residents of <br /> the Gates Community who are experiencing land settlement and have asked for City engineering <br /> resources to provide them with data on land settlement. They are concerned with some of the wells <br /> that are pulling down the water enough to form settlement problems. The City Manager will ask Council <br /> to approve the allocation of resources and Councilmember Brown asked for information in terms of the <br /> amount of hours that will be necessary. <br /> Staff stated that the City has given them information and they are working with Zone 7 to give them the <br /> information that they need. Once they get that, they will have a better understanding of what will be <br /> needed in terms of resources and the matter will be presented to Council. <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS: None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. The Council extended a <br /> tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those <br /> who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current <br /> conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Karen Diaz <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 14 of 14 July 19. 2016 <br />