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Stephanie Rauscher expressed her support for the item. She noted Patelco Park has extensive parking <br /> issues and agrees it would be challenging. <br /> Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Pentin expressed his support for the item and noted it is overdue for Pleasanton. He <br /> motioned to approve the item. <br /> Councilmember Testa commented it would have been a wonderful addition to Patelco when it was built <br /> but supports the decision to place the all-abilities playground at Ken Mercer Sports Park and seconded <br /> Councilmember Pentin's motion. <br /> Councilmember Narum expressed her support for the item and feels it is a logical progression from the <br /> Sunflower Hill Development. <br /> Councilmember Brown expressed her support for the item and noted Pleasanton is an all-inclusive <br /> community. <br /> Mayor Thorne expressed his support for the item. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Testa to approve staff's recommendation to begin the design process <br /> for an all-abilities playground at Ken Mercer Sports Park. Motion passed by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Pentin, Testa, Narum, Mayor Thorne <br /> Noes: None <br /> Absent: None <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL <br /> In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, City Manager Fialho explained Parks Maintenance <br /> Superintendent Brandon Stewart maintains the Lions Wayside Park and is also the Arborist who <br /> oversaw the analysis that led to the conclusion associated with the tree's removal. He noted Parks <br /> Maintenance Superintendent Stewart consulted with an outside Arborist who agreed the tree is <br /> diseased and will be removed this week. Landscape Architect Gruber reported the tree has been <br /> monitored for years and the hazards and liability outweigh the benefits itself. He reported the plan is to <br /> take a cut of the tree and keep it at Alviso Adobe Park to acknowledge its history in Pleasanton and will <br /> also try to make some benches out of the wood. <br /> Councilmember Narum reported her attendance at the Tri-Valley Mayors' Summit and noted there are <br /> over 100 years of collective service from the outgoing Mayors. <br /> Councilmember Testa requested agendizing face mask enforcement. Mayor Thorne seconded the <br /> request. The request failed for a lack of a third. <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS - None <br /> ADJOURNMENT— The meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Karen Diaz <br /> City Clerk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 September 1, 2020 <br />