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14. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming Red Haas as 2018 Pleasanton Ambassadog Councilmember Pentin invited the Haas Family and Melanie Sadek to the podium and presented them with a proclamation acknowledging Red Haas as the 2018 Pleasanton Ambassadog. He recognized the work of the Haas Family to save the lives of Tri-Valley companion animals. 15. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 2018 Mental Health Awareness Month Councilmember Pentin invited Foothill High School Sophomore Cassidy Chang to the podium and noted the attendance of Nicole Thomas and members of the Youth Commission who addressed the City Council. Councilmember Pentin presented a Proclamation declaring May, 2018 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Cassidy Chang thanked the City and Council for the proclamation and noted the need to be aware of and address mental health. She reported mental health is surrounded by stigma but expressed appreciation for being part of a community that addresses mental health. Nicole Thomas spoke on behalf of the Youth Commission and thanked the City Council for its recognition and support. 16. Public comment Ramesh Sood invited the City Council and public to a Sister Shivani Seminar on June 2nd at the Santa Clara Convention Center and June 3rd at San Ramon Marriott. Susan Hayes, Chair of the Human Services Commission, thanked the City Council for approving the 2018-19 Housing and Human Services grant recommendations and for its continued support. Raymond Figueroa, Recreation Supervisor, Pleasanton Senior Center, reported the Senior Center will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year and invited the City Council and public to join the celebration on Saturday. May 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He reported 1,500 people a week are served by the Senior Center in a wide scope of programs and the Center has become the hub and gateway to senior resources and education. He introduced Jerry Bergman, a Senior Center daily participant. Jerry Bergman spoke about the programs and services offered by the Senior Center. Edie Nehls, Executive Director, Sunflower Hill, thanked the City Council for its support, commented regarding the Community Farm, and the possibility of having Sunflower Hill residents being involved. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 17. Presentation and discussion of an update to the City's Capital Facility, Transportation and Affordable Housing Development Impact Fees Director of Finance Tina Olson thanked City staff members and consultants who worked on the project and presented details of the study. She displayed a PowerPoint Presentation addressing reasons for charging development impact fees. authority to levy development impact fees (AB 1600). existing development impact fee categories, proposed development impact fee categories, methodology of the study, capital facility impact fee, and capital facility maximum fees. Councilmember Brown commented on the City's current low fees and stated the maximum amounts resulting from the study are what the City should be charging. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 May 1. 2018