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water quality. She added the City's strengths include financial management and fiscal conservation and wondered if increasing education would have changed the responses. She commented positively on the increase in results relative to the DARE program, and suggested including the school district, next time, to allow them to include questions. She commended staff on their efforts and work. Councilmember Brown was pleased police and fire continue to be highly rated, commented positively on 82% of parents agreeing Pleasanton is a good place to raise their children, and commented on growth, development, traffic and streets. She reported development allows for the City to invest back into its infrastructure which would aid in mitigating traffic issues. Additionally, she was pleased that 92% of residents like the City's small-town character and addressed providing goods and services that cannot be purchased today, in Pleasanton, adding that 63% are in favor of providing goods and services that are not currently in the City. She referenced comments by John Butera, and reported the City's library is a "heck of a place" for the public to go. She reported it is one of the busiest buildings in town, and invited Mr. Butera to visit it. She commented on CalPers unfunded liabilities and noted everyone works hard to provide a fiscally - sound city. Councilmember Pentin commented positively on the survey results, commended City staff and appreciated the metrics generated. He noted any city would be happy to have a survey like the one presented. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Mayor Thorne recommended and Council supported a letter to Zone 7 asking them to continue their transparency through Channel 30. Mayor Thorne reported the Governor signed a bill giving Pleasanton authority over extending BART. Councilmember Pentin reported the Governor voted SB 649, the cell tower bill, and stated that is a win for local control and government. Councilmember Brown reported the City responded to the draft Environmental Impact Report for extending BART to Livermore and discussed connectivity to other transportation vehicles. Mayor Thorne thanked Fire and Police personnel for their work on the recent Santa Rosa fires. COUNCIL REPORTS — None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. The Council extended a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. Respectfully submitted, Karen Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 October 17, 2017