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Ms. Ayala indicated many small businesses are struggling with Workers' Compensation costs. She encouraged Chamber members to take an active role in Workers' Compensation issues in town. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Campbell, Dennis, Michelotti, and Mayor Pico NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Ayala on item 4d 5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Assemblywoman Lyrme Leach, 15t~ Assembly District, who is leaving office due to term limits, indicated she is on a "farewell tour". She has been visiting communities she has been privileged to represent over the last six years. She has represented at least one third of Pleasanton, although she counted the entire City in her responsibilities. She wanted to thank the citizens and to say what an honor it has been to be their representative in the State Assembly over the last six years. She has enjoyed many activities in Pleasanton, including the various parades, festivals, fairs, etc. Pleasanton has a wonderful community and community spirit. She wished the best for Pleasanton in the future and thanked everyone again for the opportunity to serve. Ms. Ayala noted that Ms. Leach always seemed to be at events in Pleasanton and was extremely accessible to the citizens. That is what is needed fi.om the leaders of the State. She thanked Ms. Leach for her service. Ms. Michelotti echoed those comments and noted Ms. Leach listened to the input fi.om residents. She always had enthusiasm in everything she did. Ms. Michelotti also thanked her. Ms. Dennis commented that Ms. Leach had done so much for Pleasanton and other cities as far as being responsive to local issues and can'ying the message to the State. Mayor Pico noted she had been especially supportive on transportation issues and he wished that all Pleasanton's representatives would be present in Pleasanton as otten as Ms. Leach had been. Mr. Campbell wished her good luck in her next journey. Bob Maas, President of the Board of Directors of Ballistic United Soccer Club, introduced the other members of the Board. He indicated today would be remembered as a first in the history of youth sports and the City of Pleasanton because of the fact that a non-profit youth organization will donate money to the City to forge a partnership with the ultimate goal of building a community park. This will be one more amenity for the youth of Pleasanton and a tremendous site for playing soccer. Ballistic United Soccer Club was founded in 1968 and Pleasanton City Council 3 11 / 19/02 Minutes