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In response to Mayor Brown, Councilmember Arkin confirmed she wants no fixed fees and restated her motion is to approve the resolution with all three modifications. MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Testa to approve the resolution with the revisions to Section 2(i), Section 2(iv), and Section 2(ix). Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum Absent: None Mayor Brown stated their goal remains to provide as much solar energy as possible, especially to low- income residents. MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Balch stated there is a clear prioritization for the all-abilities playground in the community survey but he expressed concerns over the fundraising. He reported meeting with the Three Valleys Community Foundation and discussing a presentation made to the City of Dublin supporting local non-profit organizations. He stated there are public-private partnerships the City may want to explore for projects like the all-abilities playground. He requested a presentation from Three Valleys about how they can better assist the City's non-profits through public-private partnerships. Mayor Brown reported she has talked to Three Valleys and requested they go through the City's grant process instead of leapfrogging in front of others. Councilmember Balch expressed his impression Three Valleys is unable to achieve the grants. He stated he is not talking about funding Three Valleys but rather to learn more. He advised Three Valleys' request may have a financial component as it did in the City of Dublin, but he noted the request was successful. Councilmember Narum expressed support for this presentation. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Councilmember Balch stated he would like to learn more about Three Valleys and how they set up funds to do public-private partnerships for projects like the all- abilities playground. He stated Three Valleys can fund the non-profit funding mechanisms and he would like to learn more about it as a City if it is an opportunity to support their non-profits. Councilmember Arkin stated any organization or non-profit could raise money for anything, including the all-abilities playground. She stated it seems like Three Valleys is asking for funding from cities and she believes only Dublin has done it. Councilmember Balch stated Three Valleys could present during the public comment period or with a full presentation. He stated it does not mean the City Council has to act but if they can support non- profits through avenues beyond their grant process, Three Valleys seems like they are trying to do it. He clarified Dublin was asked for operational funding to facilitate non-program-specific projects which is why grant funding is not available to them. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Councilmember Balch confirmed they might ask for money from the City as part of their presentation. He advised he is not affiliated with Three Valleys. Mayor Brown reported Three Valleys went to each city, asking for $50,000 to set up an organization. She stated she would not go into detail but advised there is a presentation on Friday by Three Valleys at the Innovation Tri-Valley (ITV) Leadership Group and it will be online if anyone is interested in watching. She advised she will learn more after hearing the presentation. City Council Minutes Page 17 of 18 December 7, 2021