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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 11. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring Amber Hall as 2017 Pleasanton Ambassadog A representative of the Valley Humane Society spoke about the City's dedication to its canine residents, commented on the Ambassadog program and thanked the City for the recognition. Councilmember Narum read and presented a Proclamation declaring Amber Hall as the 2017 Pleasanton Ambassadog. 12. Presentation by Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Steve McCoy Thompson, Executive Director for PPIE displayed a presentation regarding PPIE including background, investing in the community, partners, accomplishments, funding, revenues and outlays, community events and fundraising, key corporate sponsors, community pivot, volunteer management, formation of an advisory council, and working together to support City schools. Mayor Thorne and Councilmember Narum stated they have agreed to participate in their advisory council. 13. Public Comment Jim Mansour reported residents of Ruby Hill are paying additional money for their sewage and asked for help from the City noting new increases will be implemented shortly. Mayor Thorne suggested residents visit the Livermore City Council to express their concerns. Seeing and hearing no others wishing to address City Council, Mayor Thorne closed public comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 14. Review proposed project, reject the bid, and provide direction for future action related to the Old Vineyard Avenue Trail — Phase 1, CIP No. 13544 Director of Engineering Steve Kirkpatrick presented the staff report addressing issues before City Council, bid received, rejecting the bid, project history, updated project schedule, proposed construction plans, Vineyard Avenue intersections and recommendations. In response to Mayor Thorne's question regarding accessibility for emergency vehicles, Director of Engineering Kirkpatrick reported that staff has worked with the Fire Department on all the crossings and they accepted staffs recommendations. Staff also worked with the refuse company and they were fine with the plan. Mayor Thorne commented on allowing some cuts-de-sac, Director of Engineering Kirkpatrick explained Machado Place was constructed as a partial cul-de- sac. He confirmed that before the sale, plans for the trail were disclosed. Councilmember Narum referenced a stop sign near Silver Oaks Lane and asked whether there is the ability to go to the west or east. Director of Engineering Kirkpatrick reported there is still a lot of work to be done in that area. The old Vineyard Avenue crosses the new Vineyard Avenue and ties into the Shadow Cliffs Park. There will be a signal for the trail, specifically. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 May 16, 2017