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Gary Sears lauded the in-person recognition of the Rodriguez family and new Commission members. He expressed concerns about the Bernal Avenue Bridge replacement process and a breakdown in communications. He stated there are opportunities for improvement. Gerardo Preciado, Local 1974 member, stated the inaction of the Council is disappointing and called upon them to publicly denounce the false LPFD website. He called for the LPFD to be treated fairly like the City's other labor groups and for a fair contract to be settled. In response to Mayor Brown, Interim City Manager Dolan reported fact-finding will begin on May 23. He advised the findings can sometimes lead to an objective third-party mediation process or an agreement. John Withers, Local 1974 member, stated the firefighters are not getting a fair negotiation due to incorrect information. He criticized the proposed one-sided zipper clause and drug policy. He theorized both are meant to distract and called on the Council to admonish its negotiators and take over the negotiations themselves. Gregg Stanford, former Local 1974 member, recalled the challenging 2008 negotiations and called on the Council to step up and lead these negotiations on behalf of its residents. He reported a recent Fire Academy training usurped all of the City's fire engines and called on the Council to not permit it to happen again. Steve McCoy Thompson, Executive Director of Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation (PPIE), presented a plaque to the PPD recognizing 10 years of making the PPIE's Run for Education possible. He advised the most recent event raised over $100,000. Janie Dobbs thanked the Council for declaring June 3 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. She encouraged all residents to wear orange from June 3-5 to raise awareness about gun violence. She thanked the PPD for its good work and for providing free gun locks for residents. Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 27. Adopt and waived full reading for Resolution No. 22-1298 certifying an exception to the 180-day waiting period to appoint an extra help retired annuitant pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224 Acting Director of Human Resources Xaviera Scoggins reported the item is to waive the 180-day waiting period to approve Interim City Manager Dolan as a retired annuitant. She reported the item is to make an exception to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) restrictions on the retiree continuing work for a limited term until June 30 to help ensure an effective transition, including direction on the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget. She reported the total cost is not expected to exceed $21,175. In response to Mayor Brown, Acting Director Scoggins confirmed CaIPERS would require Interim City Manager Dolan to work on an hourly wage. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Arkin to adopt and waive the full reading of the Resolution No. 22-1298 certifying an exception to the 180-day waiting period to appoint extra help retired annuitant as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: City Council Minutes Page 7 of 16 May 17,2022