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the roof height of the existing residence from 20 feet to 25 feet. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Narum 10. 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 for the next meeting, 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. Councilmember Brown thanked Mr. McNeill and Police Officers and agreed the process was difficult and long; but commented positively on the results. She spoke in support of the Citizen Police program and thanked the Officers in Blue. Councilmember Olson stated one of the reasons Pleasanton is a great town is the quality of its Police Department. He thanked the officers and urged them to keep up the good work. Mayor Thorne commented on the good ratings the City's Public Safety received in the community survey and,thanked the Pleasanton Police Department or their good work. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember Brown asked when Council will review the parklets matter. City Manager Fialho reported they were installed this summer and staff will present a report towards the end of the year. Mayor Thorne reported the Governor recently signed a packet of housing bills and asked staff to report back in terms of the impacts the bills will have on the City. City Manager Fialho said the Planning Department has been working on a white paper explaining the impacts. He addressed approval of the City's Housing Element and reported the City is good,through the next review cycle. Mayor Thorne expressedspecific concern regarding SB 35. City Manager Fialho stated the City is not required to rezone land to meet the new law, but is required to implement its certified Housing Element. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 October 3,2017