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Philip Hoon, Owner, Hacienda Mobile Home Park, provided a brief background on his ownership of the park, reported they have good management in place and discussed efforts in addressing resident concerns. He spoke in support of the agreement and requested Council approval. He thanked the City for negotiations between him and residents, commented on daily maintenance reports and quarterly maintenance meetings and addressed the maintenance committee. Mayor Thorne closed public comment. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Narum to approve the agreement providing for stabilization of mobile home space rents with Pleasanton Hacienda 1, LP. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 19. Consider adoption of the City Council 2019/2020 Work Plan City Manager Nelson Fialho reported this is part two of the process and provided a brief background, referenced the workshop and addressed definitions resulting in resource allocations. Once the Work Plan is adopted, it will become the basis for the operating budget and capital improvement plan. Mayor Thorne opened public comment. Frank Capilla referenced the Pleasanton/Pioneer Cemetery, provided a brief history, addressed the draft Master Plan, listed maintenance items yet to be done, commented on costs of improvement, and asked the City Council to please finish the project. Arne Olson referenced the Merritt project, reported staff identified it as Priority C, and expressed concerns that it will not move forward. He reminded the City Council that it voted unanimously to address safety issues along Foothill and believed this project will do just that. He asked that it be identified as Priority B, so that it is completed within the next two fiscal years. Steve Van Dorn, President and CEO, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the Merritt development and suggested identifying it as a Priority B to move the project ahead as soon as possible. Aimee Ose asked that the Merritt development be identified as a Priority C or lower as requested by her husband, the president of their homeowner's association, adding that 99% of residents are concerned because of traffic and safety issues on Foothill Road as well as negative impacts to property values. Jim Summers said his intent to bring a project that is in keeping with the character of the surrounding community and work closely with neighbors to address their concerns. He urged the City Council to identify the project as a high priority so they can begin to move the project forward. He promised to work with staff on project goals. Mayor Thorne said he was told the community was in support of the project, which is not the case. Mr. Summers said they were given a list of questions to address with the adjoining community and felt there is a misunderstanding of the process. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry regarding impacts on traffic and age qualifications, Mr. Summers reported there is data on the national average of age qualification, noting older City Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 March 19, 2019