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Mayor Pico, on behalf of himself and the Council, thanked all of the people who are attending the meeting and to those who spoke. He also thanked staff for responding in a timely way to this issue. He asked Ms. McKeehan to introduce Department Heads and recognize staff members present at the meeting. Ms. McKeehan said that they couldn't do what they do unless there were lots of people involved. She introduced Randy Lum, Director of Public Works; Jim Wolfe, Director of Parks and Community Services; Nelson Fialho, Deputy City Manager; Stewart Gary, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Chief; Tim Neal, Police Chief; Billie Dancy; Director of Library Services; Gail Gilpin, Director of Economic Vitality; Michael Patrick, Senior Financial Analyst; Brian Swi~, Director of Planning; Bill Van Gelder, Traffic Manager; Jeff Knowles, Traffic Manager; Steven Bocian, Deputy City Manager; Sue Rossi, Director of Finance; Larissa Seto, Assistant City Attorney; and Marsha Schmiegel, Deputy City Clerk The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Dennis thanked all of the people who came in support of the arts. She thought there were many more people who want to see what you are doing. People who have an interest or are trained in the arts do not see themselves in the political process. She said they were doing a great job and it was shown tonight that it can be done. The progress that has been made, the $$0,000 that is set aside each year for public art purchases went through the same process. She encouraged the citizens who were watching to get involved and a great deal of good will comes fi-om people speaking to this matter. Councilmember Ayala appreciated and agreed with all of the remarks made tonight. She felt very comfortable that this process gets the City started and would like to pledge to the people her support for the surplus funds that are available. She encouraged them in the area of art for children. The School District and the City have been working hand in hand on the Youth Master Plan. The arts come up time and time again. She said again that she is extremely committed to all of the interests expressed tonight and pledged her support. Councilraember Michelotti thanked the people who contacted her personally and is thankful the future of the arts is in Pleasanton and is planned for. She appreciates their interest because the energy exhibited has raised it to a higher priority in everyone's mind. It helps remind us that we all have busy lives and the feeling part of our being really needs to be touched. We can all use this lesson to do that. She thanked them for their effo~s and everyone, particularly the children, will be touched by their efforts. She encouraged them to keep up the good work and the City is moving forward. She thanked them for making a difference in the community. Councilmember Campbell said he was impressed with the level of intensity and level of passion. All who spoke tonight provide balance within the community. He said Pleesanton City Council 12 06/19/01 Minutes