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Mayor Thorne opened public comment. <br /> Micaela Hertle, Library Commission Chair, adivsed that this request came directly from the Library <br /> Commission and provided statistical information regarding library fees and customer behavior <br /> regarding the fines and library usage. <br /> Mayor Thorne closed public comment. <br /> Councilmembers Pentin Narum and Testa expressed support. <br /> Councilmember Brown expressed her opposition to the item and feels the no-fee program will <br /> remove the motivation for patrons to return materials by the due date. <br /> Mayor Thorne will support the item at this time but would like to receive a status report at a future <br /> City Council meeting. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to adopt and waive full reading of Resolution No. 19-1104 <br /> updating the City's Master Fee Schedule for Library fees. Motion passed by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne <br /> Noes: Councilmember Brown <br /> Absent: None <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL <br /> Councilmember Pentin requested to place on a future agenda an item to ban electronic cigarettes in the <br /> City of Pleasanton. Mr. Fialho reported that the Youth Commission is currently working on bringing this <br /> item forward for City Council's consideration. Councilmember Pentin withdrew the request. <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS <br /> Councilmember Pentin advised that as a board member of he recently received a demonstration of the <br /> recycle app and it will be available by year-end. This will allow a resident to determine if an item can be <br /> recycled. <br /> Mayor Thorne reported he attended the US Congress of Mayors Conference and noted a tremendous <br /> amount of interest in addressing the homeless problem. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 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 /> Respe tfully submitted, <br /> 411110- /ILA <br /> 'are, Diaz <br /> City lerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 July 16. 2019 <br />