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attached when Pleasanton's residents are doing pretty well. Mayor Thorne endorsed the concept of getting information from the cities to help make a more informed decision. Councilmember Testa expressed her belief this is a good beginning, but the community is asking them for peace of mind and the Council is responding to their fears and concerns. She believes the report would be a nice start. Councilmember Brown wished Mayor Thorne the best of luck on his surgery and also thanked him for his extensive service to the community. She stated her appreciation for his balance in crossing the aisle to either agree or disagree on an issue. Councilmember Brown promised to do her very best to fill his big shoes after she is sworn in as Mayor. Councilmember Testa thanked both Councilmember Pentin and Mayor Thorne for their service to the community. She stated how much she has always appreciated Mayor Thorne's leadership. He repeated the words of Senator Glazer when he said you do not always have to agree on everything and stated this is how she feels. She noted she often tells people Mayor Thorne's Achilles heel is being a good person and it was visible on complicated issues where he would decide based on doing the right thing and not necessarily the easy thing. Councilmember Pentin expressed how wonderful it has been working with Mayor Thorne for 20 years filled with wonderful experiences. He called Mayor Thorne a mentor and expressed how much he will miss working with him. Councilmember Pentin wished him the best of luck on his next chapter in life and his medical procedure. Councilmember Narum reflected on decades working together starting with the Pleasanton Seahawks. She praised his evolution over the years in his approach to the community and leadership in keeping the Council in the right direction during tough debates. She wished him good luck on his next life journey after a good run together. Mayor Thorne encouraged Councilmember Brown to get involved in Alameda County Transportation Commission because it is entirely Mayors except for Oakland. Councilmember Brown confirmed Councilmember Pentin has one or two more Council meetings so his tributes will come then. COUNCIL REPORTS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Testa adjourned the meeting with a tribute to men and women serving in the military, honoring the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan at 10:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 13 of 13 November 17, 2020