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Ms. Inman explained Unity Day promotes kindness against bullying and this year, the focus is on uniting everyone together, across the community. She reported ribbons will be tied throughout the City and high schools will have banners where students will pledge to stand together. Television commercials, through the schools' journalism program, will be running, and a "Kindness Rocks" program will be implemented at middle schools. "Be kind" stickers will be distributed at elementary schools. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Cunningham asked Council to consider installing strip lights at the comer of Valley Trails and Carlsbad CourtNVay, to warn drivers when a pedestrian wants to cross the street, as it is a blind corner. He also noted the City's water bills are high and wondered if Council would consider having a station where residents could collect reclaimed water. Mayor Thorne requested that staff follow up with Mr. Cunningham on the matter. Robert Cox, owner, Old Town Antiques, reported he has been forced to move from the front, to the back of the building they are in, and have been putting small, A -frame signs on the sidewalk to attract customers. He was told by Code Enforcement, they cannot be used on the sidewalks, and asked regarding the possibility of Council granting him a temporary variance (six months) to let people know they are still there. Mayor Thorne referred him to City staff. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS Items No. 9 and 10 were heard in reverse order. 9. Introduction of proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association for term of June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2020 City Manager Nelson Fialho introduced the item, addressed the terms and process and reported final approval will be scheduled to Council's next meeting in October, pending Council's action, tonight. Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Debra Gill presented the staff report addressing details of the MOU between the City and the Police Officers' Association. She presented background, key elements of the tentative agreement, other proposed changes, and staff recommendations. Mayor Thorne invited comments from the public. Ken McNeill, President of the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association, thanked staff for their work on the agreement and noted the process has been arduous and frustrating. Regardless, the result has been a fair, reasonable, and well-received tentative agreement which was supported by an overwhelming majority of Police Officers. He thanked members of the negotiations team for their hard work and dedication to the process and Council for its support. Mayor Thorne closed public comments. Councilmember Pentin commended staff and the Association working together in supporting the City's Public Safety Officers. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 October 3, 2017