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CITY OF PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 6, 2016 Mayor Thorne called the regular meeting to order at the hour of 7 00 p m At Mayor Thorne's request a Boy Scout seated in the audience led the pledge of allegiance ROLL CALL Present Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Olson, Mayor Thorne Absent None AGENDA AMENDMENTS - None SPECIAL CONSENT ITEM 1 Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Olson to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 16-897 reciting the fact of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held November 8, 2016 declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law Motion passed by the following vote Ayes Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Olson, Mayor Thorne Noes None Absent None OATHS OF OFFICE Judge Steve Pulido administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-elect Jerry Thorne, City Clerk Karen Diaz administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Karla Brown, and retired Judge Ron Hyde administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Jerry Pentin REMARKS Mayor Thorne thanked Judge Steve Pulido for administering the oath and his contributions to the community Additionally he thanked his opponent, Julie Testa for her willingness to serve, the voters who voted for him, and noted he will strive to be deserving of the public's trust and be the best mayor he can be He commented on his background and his accomplishments and expressed his appreciation at living in one of the best cities in the world He acknowledged and thanked his wife Sandy for her support through the years and those who worked with him in his campaign Councilmember Brown thanked Pleasanton voters and campaign volunteers and addressed her platform of "slow and smart growth" She thanked Herb Ritter and Julie Testa for running for office and encouraged residents to learn how they can give back to the community and get involved Additionally, she thanked the many volunteers and her husband Tim Belcher She noted she is interested in residents' ideas for the City, encouraged them to contact her and expressed her appreciation for being allowed to serve the City Councilmember Pentin thanked those assembled now and those who supported him during his re- election efforts He specifically thanked his wife Josine and daughter Jot He encouraged members of the community to become engaged and involved and dedicated this opportunity to serve to his father and daughter and thanked voters for their support and trust He promised to represent the City fairly and equally