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MINUTES CITY OF PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 17, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hosterman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Councilmember Cook-Kallio led the Pledge of Allegiance. Introductory Comments Councilmember Cook-Kallio noted the following events: The Pleasanton Downtown Association is hosting its 7th annual summer Wine Stroll this Thursday, July 19; City of Pleasanton Civic Arts will host Woman's Will -the all-female Shakespearean troupe - in its production of Romeo and Juliet at Centennial Park on Saturday, July 28; First Wednesday Street Party on August 1; Thoroughly Modern Millie is playing at the Amador Theater July 20 through August 5. In addition, she advised that the Valley Avenue extension is scheduled to open on Thursday, July 19; Junipero Street between Case Avenue and Sunol Boulevard has been renamed Valley Avenue; the new traffic signal at Case and Valley Avenues has been activated. Closed Session Report City Attorney Michael Roush reported from Closed Session; that a tentative agreement had been reached with Firefighters Union Local 1974 and the City Manager has been directed to return with the final details and place it on the Council agenda in the future for further discussion and consideration; that real property negotiations was held regarding a proposed park on the Staples Ranch property, the Council directed the City Manager to pursue the purchase of a 5- acre neighborhood park on the property and to return to Council with purchase agreements for consideration. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Absent: Councilmember Sullivan AGENDA AMENDMENTS -None CONSENT CALENDAR Sang Lee addressed the City Council regarding resolutions relating to weed abatement (Item 7) which were passed in March and April. He said he did not receive notice and questioned whether or not natural plants were regarded as weeds and considered a fire risk. He objected to the City's lien process. Scott Deaver, Assistant Fire Marshall indicated a notice was sent on March 21SC to each owner based on information from the tax rolls. He suggested Mr. Lee speak with him regarding his parcel and address information. Julie Testa requested Items 4 and 18 be removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under the regular agenda. Anne Fox also requested Item 4 be removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under the regular agenda.