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5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Gail Gilpin described the program for honoring business anniversaries in Pleasanton and the contributions by them and their employees to the community. She announced the names of the businesses in operation in Pleasanton for 20 years. The following business were presented with plaques: Valley Plumbing Home Centers (Mike Cheney); Stephen Anastasiou M.D.; Boyd Bookkeeping, Inc. (Kathy Turpin and Tiffany Evans); Berlogar Geotechnical Consultants (Frank Berlogar); Tobacco Loft (Russell Graham); Hacienda Business Park Owners Association (James Paxson); and Pathfinders in Communication (Bfigitte Rodgers). Mr. Cheney, Dr. Anastasiou and Mr. Paxson expressed their appreciation for the recognition. The following businesses were honored, but representatives were unable to attend the meeting: Amador Electric, Wilson's-The Leather Experts, Dr. Teresita Laron, Alexander & Associates, Quantum Plus Inc., Chateau Electric, Inc., Shields World Travel, Motel 6, MBM Corporation, Rhondalynn Summers Ph.D., and Dillingham Construction. Charles Huff, on behalf of Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society, presented a check for $26,623.46 to the City. The represented the proceeds from the second annual Udder Event fundraiser for restoration of the Alviso Adobe. Mayor Pico commented that the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on September 18, 2002. Mayor Pico announced that last week the City received the 318 acres of public land on the Bemal Property. Mr. Campbell commented that this is an incredible opportunity for the City and he was looking forward to the great amenities that will be built on that property. He thanked all the people involved in this transaction. Ms. Michelotti said this was a long time in coming. She has been working on this since she was a Planning Commissioner and then a City Councilmember. The citizens of Pleasanton have a real asset and she hoped it would be used wisely. It will take a long time to build out. Ms. Ayala related comments from the developers who presented the property to the City that this was a unique opportunity that they had never seen before. She looked forward to the citizens having a voice in what happens on this property. Ms. Dennis indicated this was an exciting opportunity for the community. She was in the audience when San Francisco Mayor Agnost presented the first proposal for this property. One of the ways she has gotten to know the community best was in seeing how it wanted to use this property. The community bas great vision for the land and expresses the heart and soul of the community. It will become a legacy for future generations. Pleasanton City Council 4 09/17/02 Minutes