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5, MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Award to City Employees Mr. Gus Morrison, Chairman of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (CMA), presented to the Pleasanton city employees a plaque recognizing their contribution and promotion of alternative transportation and improved air quality through sponsoring the City employee parking cash-out program. Gail Gilpin accepted the plaque on behalf of the City. Mayor Tarver commented that he also agrees with the comments of Mr. Morrison in the innovative approach and effectiveness of staff to reduce air pollution. Ms. Michelotti also noted that Pleasanton is a role model in this area and commended all who participated in the program. General Plan Recognition Jack Dove, 3263 Vineyard Avenue, commented that the General Plan Update process was long and tedious with many individuals involved; and with a very few exceptions, the City Council and the Planning Commission agreed on the same issues. This was not accomplished without the great efforts of City staff, and Mr. Dove recommended that there should be some form of recognition for the planning group and the many volunteers who worked on the General Plan. Ms. Acosta advised that plans were being put together for the Council's review and input. BART Issues Angelina Summers, 4750 Sutter Gate Avenue, stated she would like to receive the agenda in the mail. Mayor Tarver stated the City Clerk maintains a mailing list of those interested in receiving one. Ms. Summers' second comment concerned an article in the Tri-Valley Herald newspaper dated August 12, 1996, about the BART station. She is opposed to the "ugly red building." She suggested the cities of Pleasanton and Dublin come together and buy paint (gray, earthtone, etc.) or seek private collections from residents and/or the Hacienda Business Park in order to repaint the building. 08/20/96 -4-