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5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> <br />Presentations <br /> <br /> A Commendation was presented to Tony Smith, National Punt, Pass & Kick Champion <br />for his age group. <br /> <br /> Mr. Campbell stated that 3.5 million young people started in this competition and it is a <br />major accomplishment to get as far as Tony Smith did. <br /> <br /> Mr. Edgar Centeno, Pleasanton's representative to the Alameda County Mosquito <br />Abatement District, introduced John Rusmisel, District Manager of the District, who made a <br />brief presentation on the current status of the work of the District. He also recognized the <br />contributions of John Vizzolini, who was Pleasanton's representative to the Board for 34 years, <br />and Everett King, a Pleasanton resident who was an employee for 30 years. <br /> <br /> Mr. Campbell asked if there were any diseases like malaria that had spread to the United <br />States due to the advances in transportation and technology. <br /> <br /> Mr. Rusmisel indicated there was an infestation that came in with "lucky bamboo" <br />shipments in container ships. He described the steps taken to stop these shipments and combat <br />the mosquitoes that carry the dengue fever virus. There was also a problem in Seattle. The West <br />Nile virus started in New York and is spreading across the United States. There were about 60 <br />imported cases of malaria a few years ago, but people are not traveling as much and there have <br />been only about five cases this year. He said the mosquito that carries malaria is prevalent in the <br />gravel pits. <br /> <br />Other Speakers <br /> <br /> Vera Dunder, 4713 and 4725 First Street, wanted to make certain adequate notice was <br />given to the public any time the realignment of Main Street is discussed and not just to property <br />owners near the intersection. <br /> <br /> Ms. McKeehan indicated the Downtown Specific Plan would be on the City Council <br />agenda for March 5, 2002. That will include the change in the intersection at First and Bernal <br />and many other issues related to the downtown. Copies of the Specific Plan are available in the <br />Library and the Planning Department. <br /> <br /> Jack Dove, 5250 Case Avenue #110, expressed his disappointment that two <br />Councilmembers had to abstain from the discussions regarding the Downtown Specific Plan. He <br />realized there are State laws that prohibit their participation, but he believed the importance of <br />the issue to the community overruled the State laws. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 3 02/19/02 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />