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MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Brown 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 a Commendation to Julia Borchers and Wreaths Across Pleasanton On behalf of City Council, Councilmember Narum presented a commendation to Julia Brochers for her volunteer work with Wreaths across Pleasanton honoring the City's Veterans. Julia Borchers expressed her appreciation and felt honored to serve the City's Veterans. On behalf of City Council, Councilmember Narum presented a commendation to Kyla Harris for her volunteer work with Wreaths across Pleasanton and other non-profit organizations in the City. Kyla Harris noted she was honored to work on behalf of the City's Veterans and reported she enjoyed the process. She thanked everyone who helped with the project. Mayor Thorne commented on the importance of public service in making communities better and noted one individual doing so is Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho. He presented information on his background and accomplishments and reported Mr. Fialho was recently awarded a considerable distinction from the International City/County Management Association which advances the profession of public service and local government, having served in local government for twenty-five years. He commended Mr. Fialho for his service and dedication to the community and congratulated him on his outstanding achievements. 14. Public Comment Nancy Harrington reported she and her husband, Gary, have been working with the East Bay Area Regional Parks District for the past four years to bring an interpretive pavilion to Shadow Cliffs. The goal is to have all the funding in place by July 2018, with construction beginning soon after. Mrs. Harrington reported costs have more than doubled and expressed opposition to building the pavilion in phases. She announced she and her husband are matching donations, up to $200,000 and reported the East Bay Regional Parks Foundation is seeking support from the community in getting the project completed in one phase. The estimated cost for the pavilion is now up to $1 million. Along with their donation, the District is soliciting funds and seeking a grant from California State Parks and the Foundation is looking for support at the Corporate, Private Foundation in individual levels. She addressed the money already raised by the Foundation in private contributions, noted any amount will support this contribution for the community and encouraged members of the public to donate PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 15. Review of Owens Drive Traffic Circulation City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano presented the staff report with a review of the Owens Drive Traffic Circulation. He addressed a history of Owens Drive, Additional Study done by Hexagon, the City's consultant, Traffic Counts, Microsimulation Model, Microsimulation Model Results and alternatives. He displayed a video of Owens Drive taken on October 5, 2017 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and another of the City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 January 16, 2018