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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL April 4, 1995 1, CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ben Tarver called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 1683, from Donlon School, led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Pico referred to a trip he had taken a couple of years ago to Magnolia Springs, Alabama. This town has a tree called the "Inspiration Oak", which was over 500 years old. Rather than sell his property for a park to preserve this tree, the property owner hired someone to make a cut around the tree to kill it. The community came together to in efforts to save this tree and hence, it got the name "Inspiration". Mr. Pico was pleased that the City has adopted an ordinance to preserve its heritage trees. He quoted "The trees are the guardians of the earth and we are the guardians of the trees. ~ Ms. Michelotti referred to the fundraising efforts for a heart transplant for four year old Sara Lipari. Pat Kearnan joined Ms. Michelotti in helping the parents and their neighborhood organize the project. Mr. Kearnan worked with Mr. Lipari's company to raise its self-insurance limits from $100,000 to $300,000 to cover the cost of the heart transplant. There will still be additional expenses. A heart became available and Sarah had a successful surgery. Ms. Michelotti expressed her pride in Pleasanton for helping these new residents and for its community support. She indicated funds are still necessary for ongoing medical expenses and indicated where contributions could be made. Mr. Kearnan indicated the name of Mr. Lipari's company is GM Nameplate. Mr. Kearnan also indicated his pride in living in Pleasanton and the willingness of the citizens to contribute to the community. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Peggy L. Ezidro called the roll, which is recorded as follows: Councilmembers present were Becky Dennis, Sharrell Michelotti, Karin Mohr, Thomas P. Pico, Jr. and Mayor Ben Tarver. Staff members present were: Deborah Acosta, City Manager; 04104195 -1-