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CITY OF PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 16, 2021 This meeting was conducted in accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 and AB 361 COVID-19 pandemic protocols. Mayor Brown called the teleconferenced regular meeting of the City Council from various remote locations to order at the hour of 7:03 p.m. Councilmember Balch led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided opening remarks. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Absent: None CONGRATULATING CITY MANAGER NELSON FIALHO ON HIS RETIREMENT Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley stated it has been a pleasure working with City Manager Nelson Fialho since 2011. He recited a commendation from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in recognition of his 25 years of work for the City, including 17 as City Manager, benefitting the residents of Pleasanton, the Tri -Valley, and Alameda County. He added he has made a funding request to the County for the mental health initiatives being discussed later in the meeting. Katelyn Keeshen, representing Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer -Kahan, thanked City Manager Fialho for his dedication and admirable service to the City. Mallory De Lauro, representing Congressman Eric Swalwell, expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation for City Manager Fialho's work for the residents of Pleasanton and congressional district 15. She added Congressman Swalwell will be entering comments commending City Manager Fialho into the Congressional Record this week. In recorded video comments, Senator Steve Glazer congratulated City Manager Fialho for his service and leadership in the City. He listed numerous accomplishments over his tenure as City Manager. Mayor Brown expressed appreciation for all City Manager Fialho did over their nine years working together, highlighting his ability to collaborate with others. She singled out his collaborative work with the County on the Alameda County Fairgrounds vaccination site. Councilmember Narum expressed she is sorry to see City Manager Fialho leave. She stated he has met the challenge of running the City with grace and grit. She listed some of his many lasting accomplishments and noted his ability to always aim high sets him apart along with being a statesman in adversarial times. She commended him for serving with humility and grace and the partnerships he formed to the City's benefit. Councilmember Testa thanked City Manager Fialho for helping navigate the City in good times and bad. She spoke to the longevity of their friendship and noted his passion was evident long before he became City Manager. Councilmember Arkin thanked City Manager Fialho for his years of service, dedication, and commitment. She lauded his lengthy list of accomplishments. She stated it has been great working with him as a Councilmember and noted how well he helped get her up to speed with his accommodations. Councilmember Balch thanked City Manager Fialho for his service to the City. He noted the team he has built has accomplished great things and even made it look easy at times. He commended his