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MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Testa to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and as noted with modifications to direct staff to investigate the insolvency issues on Item 9 and to provide possible budgetary increases for Zone 7 trails in Item 19. Item 15 was pulled. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 22. Presented a Commendation recognizing Andres Rodriguez Councilmember Testa presented a commendation to United States Marine Corps Captain Andres Rodriguez. Captain Rodriguez received the Commendation via Zoom and thanked the Council. The Commendation was presented to his parents in the Council Chamber. 23. Recognized outgoing Commission and Committee members Mayor Brown recognized all outgoing Commission and Committee members and presented those in attendance with a certificate. 24. Administered new Commission and Committee Members Oath of Office Mayor Brown introduced all new Commission and Committee members. City Clerk Jocelyn Kwong swore in the newly-appointed members. 25. Students from Thomas Hart Middle School made a presentation regarding Thrombosis Awareness Students Anish Joshi, Aditya Patankar, and Abhinav Paknikar gave a presentation. 26. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda — Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. Joseph McThorn, President of Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Local 1974, reported the firefighters are without a contract and stated they are being treated unfairly with policies not imposed on other labor groups within the City. He cited the substance abuse policy as an example, noting the City's proposal does not match those on the Pleasanton Police Department (PPD). He requested the Council deny the contract in Item 31. Joe Carlucci, Chair of the Human Services Commission, thanked the Council for its support in approving the Commission's non-profit grants plan to help residents in need. Jonathan Heller, Local 1974 member, stated the firefighters deserve a fair and equal contract like the City's other labor groups. He requested the Councilmembers verify the information they receive from the Renne Public Law Group. Kelli Nasca stated her husband is a LPFD captain and reported she has previously worked for over 10 years in Emergency Medical Services. She advised no other support agencies are being subjected to the City's proposed drug policy or zipper clause. She encouraged the Councilmembers to get directly involved in the contract negotiations. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 16 May 17,2022