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Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne <br /> Noes: None <br /> Absent: None <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL <br /> Councilmember Pentin requested to place a possible straw ban in Pleasanton on a future agenda and <br /> believes it is time for the City to investigate the single-use plastics issue. Mr. Fialho recommends that <br /> the City Council wait until the priorities workshop to review this item. <br /> Councilmember Brown requested the City Council consider using the Committee on Energy and the <br /> Environment to review water data should the study be funded. The water data they are receiving is very <br /> complex and she would like them to advise City Council since they are the subject matter experts. Mr. <br /> Fialho advised one way to accomplish the review would be for the committee to assign two committee <br /> members to work with Councilmembers Brown and Narum. <br /> Councilmember Testa noted the Committee on Energy and the Environment members are concerned <br /> about their temporary status and have asked what can be done to make them a permanent committee. <br /> Mr. Fialho responded the Committee is standing through June 2019 and suggests the matter be <br /> addressed at the upcoming City Council priorities workshop. <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS <br /> Mayor Thorne reported he was able to meet with the Appropriations Committee in Washington D.C. <br /> specifically on transportation concerns. He also advised the Federal Communications Commission <br /> (FCC) has been delegated authority to deploy 5G infrastructure and can require the City to act within 60 <br /> days. Congresswoman Eshoo introduced H.R. 530 to overturn (FCC) regulations limiting the ability of <br /> local governments to regulate the deployment of 5G wireless infrastructure and the City of Pleasanton <br /> fully supports this legislation. <br /> Mayor Thorne reported there is a lot of discussion around CASA, the Committee to House the Bay <br /> Area, which was put together by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and allows housing up to <br /> eight stories tall along a bus route. Mr.Fialho reported there is a regional policy paper circulating <br /> regarding CASA and the SB 50 bill and it will be presented February 27, 2019 at the Tri-Valley City <br /> Council meeting. Each City will need to present their own individual preference on each issue and he <br /> anticipates having a pre-discussion on housing to bring everyone up to speed and provide ample <br /> opportunity to weigh-in on the matter. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. The Council extended a <br /> tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those <br /> who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current <br /> conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Karen Diaz <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 February 5,2019 <br />