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Library 11. Approved and authorized the City Manager execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Unified School District related to Library Cards Operations Services 12. Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2167 to amend Municipal Code Chapter 14.04, Regulation of Water System and Water Service Fees, to allow the City Manager to approve an administrative policy to adjust bills after certain water leaks are repaired and other amendments MOTION: It was m/s Narum/Pentin by to approve the consent calendar as submitted and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 13. Presentation of commendation for Foothill High School students for volunteer efforts in Peru Councilmember Olson read the text of the commendation presented to the students for their volunteer efforts in Peru and announced each of their names. Each was presented with a commendation and a certificate of recognition from the California State Assembly. 14. Public Comment Sachin Bhayati expressed concerns with the Owens Drive widening, and mentioned potential problems including the volume of people walking across the trail, the blockage of emergency vehicles and the traffic safety impacts. He noted a distinct trend in more cars and traffic in North Pleasanton. Sharon Piekarski thanked members of the City Council who had the foresight to require retail establishments near Owens Drive, which will only help to keep residents off the streets and out of their cars. She was not clear on why the narrowing of Owens was required. She did observe the traffic herself between 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and was surprised how smoothly traffic flowed. There was some stoppage for pedestrians at Iron Horse Trail. Widening of the lanes would be expensive. Sales tax is down in the City and the City also must support the pension obligations. It would be irresponsible for the City Council to approve widening Owens Drive to fix a problem that does not currently exist. Jim Van Dyke, thirty year resident and business owner, commented on the angry communication he has seen regarding Owens Drive. He shared there were important safety improvements that went in when Owens Drive was initially narrows. They were put in for traffic calming and there is still a concern for safety, including bicycle safety. The social media commentary on this matter does not seem to include any safety elements. He suggested the City Council support air quality, through promoting the use of bicycling and bicycle safety, as well as community connectedness. Mayor Thorne noted that this item is not on the agenda and the Council cannot respond at this time. City Manager Fialho responded the City Council requested that City staff collect data. This matter should return to the City Council in the October/November time frame and City staff will ensure the community is properly noticed. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 September 5, 2017